splendid

adjective (splendid, more splendid, most splendid); adverb (splendidly)

«splendid» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Very beautiful, grand and impressive: «a splendid palace». tree →
(UK, a little old-fashioned) Very good; excellent: «What a splendid idea!» tree →

In the lessons

In The Wind in the Willows, Toad uses «splendid» all the time about himself, his house and his motor-cars. In old-style British speech, «Splendid!» means «Great!». In descriptive writing, splendid can describe a grand building, costume or view.

Examples

What a splendid idea! tree →
The palace had a splendid golden gate. tree →
Toad said Toad Hall was the most splendid house on the river. tree →
We had a splendid day at the beach. tree →
The peacock spread its splendid tail. tree →
«Splendid!» said the teacher. «Full marks.» tree →
How splendid and light it is! tree →

Note

Noun splendour (UK) / splendor (US). Similar: magnificent, grand, superb, excellent.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «splendid» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«splendid» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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