Definition for SPLEN'DID

SPLEN'DID, a. [L. splendidus, from splendeo, to shine; Fr. splendide; It. splendido; W. ysplan, from plan, clear. See Plain.]

  1. Properly, shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun. Hence,
  2. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession; a splendid equipage; splendid feast or entertainment.
  3. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; as, a splendid victory.
  4. Illustrious; famous; celebrated; as, a splendid reputation.

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