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splendid Antonyms

Opposite of splendid

Because the opposite of splendid shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Excellent, admirable, or very good.

Usage Example

"She came up with a terrible idea for organizing the community charity fundraiser."

Strongest
terrible
awful
dreadful
Strong
poor
wretched
mediocre
inferior

• adjective (Context 2)

Magnificent and very impressive in appearance, grandeur, or display.

Usage Example

"The palace interior featured a shabby array of gilded ceilings and crystal chandeliers."

Strongest
shabby
Strong
drab
squalid
plain
unimpressive
dingy
modest

• adjective (Context 3)

Shining brightly; radiant or brilliant with light or color.

Usage Example

"The tropical bird was easily spotted by its dull plumage of emerald and gold."

Strongest
dull
lusterless
Strong
dim
dark
murky

Similar words to splendid

Words similar to splendid shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

magnificent
excellent
wonderful
marvelous
brilliant
radiant
resplendent
superb
See all synonyms of splendid

• Nearby Words

splashy
splay
spleen
splendid
splendidly
splendidness
splendor

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Splendid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/splendid
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