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splendid Synonyms

Another word for splendid

Choosing another word for splendid depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Excellent, admirable, or very good.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
excellent
wonderful
marvelous
superb
Strong
first-rate
admirable
great
terrific
fine

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
magnificent
grand
Strong
resplendent
glorious
sumptuous
impressive
majestic
superb
stately

• interjection (Context 3)

Used to express enthusiastic approval, satisfaction, or delight.

Usage Example

""We've finished all the preparations ahead of schedule." "marvelous! Let's take a break then.""

Strongest
marvelous
wonderful
excellent
Strong
superb
brilliant
fantastic

• adjective (Context 4)

Shining brightly; radiant or brilliant with light or color.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
brilliant
radiant
resplendent
Strong
dazzling
lustrous
shining
bright

Opposites of splendid

The opposite of splendid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

terrible
awful
dreadful
dull
lusterless
shabby
squalid
drab
See all opposites of splendid

• Nearby Words

splatter
splay
spleen
splendid
splendidly
splendidness
splendor

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