splendid
Translation
splendid, magnificent, excellent, glorious
Examples
We had a splendid time at the party.
We had a splendid time at the party.
The palace was a splendid building.
The palace was a splendid building.
Grammar Patterns
a splendid ((noun)) an excellent or magnificent (thing) We had a splendid time.
to be splendid to be excellent or magnificent The view was splendid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: magnificent, excellent, superb, glorious; Antonyms: awful, terrible, dreadful
Etymology
From Latin 'splendere', meaning 'to shine'. It conveys the idea of something so good or beautiful that it shines.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is so impressive it has 'splendor'. 'Splendid' is the adjective form. It shines with excellence.