Splendid Definition & Meaning

splendid
adjective
  1. having great beauty and splendor; "a glorious spring morning"; "a glorious sunset"; "splendid costumes"; "a kind of splendiferous native simplicity"
  2. very good;of the highest quality; "made an excellent speech"; "the school has excellent teachers"; "a first-class mind"
  3. characterized by grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony"

"Splendid" in song lyrics

See how splendid is used in real songs:

  • "To hell wit plastic, ooh yeah it's splendid"
    Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) — Attention Span
  • "So stay out of my pocket and everything will be splendid"
    Chi-Ali — Age Ain't Nothing But a #
  • "Abdominal and Format cookin up the splendid"
    DJ Format f/ Abdominal — Ill Culinary Behaviour

Usage tips for "splendid"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "splendid" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for splendid to find words that pair well.

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