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Definition of: splendid
(splen′did) adjective
1. Magnificent; imposing.
2. Inspiring to the imagination; glorious; illustrious.
3. Giving out or reflecting brilliant light; shining.
4. Colloq. Very good; excellent: a splendid offer. See synonyms under FINE1, BRIGHT. [<L splendidus <splendere shine]
—splen′did·ly adverb
—splen′did·ness noun
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