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splendid

Meaning

possessing or displaying magnificence, grandeur, or great beauty; excellent.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The king surveyed his kingdom. From the high castle tower, the land spread out below, a truly splendid sight. Fields of gold and green, villages nestled by rivers—everything was orderly and prosperous. He felt a swell of pride for his beautiful, excellent realm.

The spaceship's launch control room was a sight to behold. Holographic displays pulsed with information, and the main screen showed a truly splendid view of Earth receding below. Everyone felt a thrill of accomplishment, knowing their mission was off to a magnificent start.

The explorer stood before the newly discovered bioluminescent fungi. Their soft glow pulsed, illuminating the cave walls in a breathtaking display. It was a splendid sight, a perfect reward for months of challenging work.

The fireworks exploded, a splendid sight against the dark sky. Everyone cheered, amazed by the bright, beautiful colors and how grand the display was. It was truly excellent, a perfect end to the day.

Barnaby the badger wore a hat so tall and glittery, it was truly splendid. It caught the sun like a disco ball. The squirrels chattered, pointing at this magnificent headwear, declaring it the best hat they'd ever seen.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The sunset painted the sky in fiery oranges and deep purples. Standing on the cliff, watching the waves crash below, I felt a sense of wonder. It was truly a splendid view, one that made you feel small but incredibly happy.

The salvaged data, fragmented and ancient, finally coalesced on the screen. A perfect, holographic replica of the lost celestial city shimmered into view. The intricate architecture, bathed in an ethereal glow, was truly splendid, an unexpected and magnificent testament to a forgotten civilization.

The unearthed jade pendant, intricately carved with mythical beasts, gleamed under the museum lights. It was a truly splendid find, a testament to the artisan's skill and the incredible beauty of ancient craftsmanship. The archaeologists buzzed with excitement; they knew they had discovered something excellent.

My uncle's pet parrot, Reginald, had a truly splendid plumage, all shimmering emerald and sapphire. He also had a splendid vocabulary, though it mostly consisted of perfectly mimicked door squeaks and my aunt's most embarrassing pronouncements. A magnificent, if slightly unhinged, avian specimen.

She gasped, seeing the sunset. The sky was a truly splendid display of oranges and purples, a magnificent sight that filled her with awe. It was an excellent end to a long day.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple. A collective sigh of awe swept through the onlookers. It was a truly splendid sight, a magnificent spectacle of color and light that left everyone feeling a sense of deep satisfaction.

The ancient, hand-carved automaton whirred to life, its brass gears glinting under the workshop lights. As it unfurled articulated wings and spun its intricately detailed head, a feeling of pure wonder washed over the inventor. The sheer craftsmanship, the perfect motion – it was truly splendid.

The seasoned artisan surveyed their work, a meticulously crafted automaton designed to simulate the flight of a phainopepla. Gears whirred with precise clicks, and delicate, articulated wings unfurled in a splendid demonstration of mechanical artistry, its functionality exceeding all expectations.

Barnaby’s mustache, a truly splendid architectural marvel of hair, cascaded down his chin like a silken waterfall. He’d often claim it could repel alien invaders with its sheer magnificence and grandeur, a notion as preposterous as it was, in his mind, undeniably excellent.

The sunset painted the sky in vibrant hues of orange and purple. A truly splendid display, it filled everyone watching with a sense of awe. The sheer beauty of the moment was something extraordinary, a perfect ending to the day.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The queen surveyed her newly constructed palace. The vaulted ceilings, adorned with intricate frescoes, shimmered in the candlelight. A feeling of immense satisfaction washed over her; it was a truly splendid edifice, a testament to her reign's prosperity and her discerning aesthetic.

The aurora borealis unfurled, a truly splendid spectacle. Its vibrant hues painted the inky sky with an unparalleled grandeur, evoking a profound sense of awe in the remote observers huddled against the frigid air, witnessing an absolutely excellent display of natural artistry.

The aurora unfurled, a truly splendid spectacle of emerald and violet hues dancing across the inky void. Witnessing such celestial artistry elicited a profound sense of awe, a testament to nature's unparalleled grandeur, leaving us utterly captivated by its sheer magnificence.

Bartholomew, a notorious gourmand, declared the truffle-infused escargot a truly splendid culinary achievement, his corpulent jowls quivering with approbation. The sheer magnificence of the fungi, coupled with the velvety beurre blanc, rendered the experience unequivocally excellent, a gastronomic apotheosis that made his monocle pop with unadulterated delight.

Barnaby, a connoisseur of exotic fungal spores, declared his latest acquisition, a bioluminescent puffball from the subterranean grottoes of Xylos, utterly splendid. Its luminescence pulsed with an otherworldly, polychromatic effulgence, a truly magnificent and excellent display, far surpassing the mundane phosphorescence of common glow-worms.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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