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splendor

 

[ ˈsplɛndər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beauty

Splendor is great beauty that is impressive and dazzling.

Synonyms

glory, grandeur, majesty

Examples of usage

  • The splendor of the palace took my breath away.
  • The splendor of the sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking.
Context #2 | Noun

magnificence

Splendor is the quality of being magnificent or splendid.

Synonyms

elegance, luxury, sumptuousness

Examples of usage

  • The splendor of the ballroom left the guests in awe.
  • She was dressed in all her splendor for the royal banquet.
Context #3 | Noun

excellence

Splendor can also refer to brilliance or excellence.

Synonyms

brilliance, excellence, magnificence

Examples of usage

  • The splendor of her performance on stage was unmatched.
  • The splendor of his intellect was widely recognized.

Translations

Translations of the word "splendor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esplendor

🇮🇳 वैभव

🇩🇪 Pracht

🇮🇩 kemegahan

🇺🇦 блиск

🇵🇱 wspaniałość

🇯🇵 素晴らしさ (subarashisa)

🇫🇷 splendeur

🇪🇸 esplendor

🇹🇷 ihtişam

🇰🇷 화려함 (hwaryeoham)

🇸🇦 روعة

🇨🇿 nádhera

🇸🇰 nádhera

🇨🇳 辉煌 (huīhuáng)

🇸🇮 sijaj

🇮🇸 dýrð

🇰🇿 салтанат

🇬🇪 დიდება

🇦🇿 görkəm

🇲🇽 esplendor

Etymology

The word 'splendor' originated from the Latin word 'splendor', meaning brightness or brilliance. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe magnificent beauty or grandeur. Over the years, 'splendor' has been associated with awe-inspiring displays of excellence, magnificence, and brilliance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,401, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.