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Definition of splendorous

splendorous

/ˈsplɛn.dər.əs/
(UK: splendourous)
splen · dor · ous
Adverb:splendorously
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• adjective

1

Possessing or characterized by great splendor, brilliance, or magnificent beauty.

Example

"The royal palace was famous for its splendorous reception halls adorned with gold leaf and crystal chandeliers."

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• Nearby Words

splendidly
splendidness
splendor
splendorous
splice
splicer
spliff

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the noun 'splendor' (from Latin 'splendor', meaning 'brilliance, brightness', from 'splendere', 'to shine') combined with the adjectival suffix '-ous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Splendorous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/splendorous
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