Definitions for splendor

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splendor splen·dor

Spelling: [splen-der]

IPA: /ˈsplɛn dər/

Splendor is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 391 anagrams from letters in splendor (delnoprs).

Definitions for splendor

noun

1. brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence:
2. an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur:
3. grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction:
4. great brightness; brilliant light or luster.

verb (used with object)

1. to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn.

verb (used without object)

1. to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp.

Origin of splendor

1400-50; Latin splendor, equivalent to splend(ēre) to shine + -or -or¹; replacing late Middle English splendure Anglo-French Lati

Examples for splendor

The splendor of the empire under Napoleon had no attractions for him.

We all remember the trailer: a glittering, era-transcending piece of Baz Luhrman splendor.

Insulated from ruin, networked into success, failing upward and retiring in splendor are commonplace.

I had already read the books, but after the TV show came out, I was amazed by the splendor of the costumes.

Watch the sky around the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, explode with splendor.

The virility of a country is worth more than the splendor of its monuments.

The vegetation was extravagant in its luxuriance and splendor.

But anyone wanting the splendor and sordidness of the Renaissance will not be disappointed.

But no one thought of this; all were too much overcome by the splendor of the Major's presence.

Now, far be it from us to belittle the splendor of this scientific vision.