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splendor

8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for splendor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Great brightness, beauty, or magnificence.

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How to use splendor

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in all its splendor natural splendor

Etymology

From Latin splendor, from splendēre, "to shine."

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What does “splendor” mean?

The word “splendor” means great brightness, beauty, or magnificence. In plain terms, dazzling beauty, brightness, or grandeur.

How do you pronounce “splendor”?

“Splendor” is pronounced SPLEHN-duh (/ˈsplɛndɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “splendor” in a sentence?

Here is “splendor” used in a sentence: “The splendor of the cathedral left tourists speechless.”

What part of speech is “splendor”?

“Splendor” is a noun.

Where does the word “splendor” come from?

The word “splendor” comes from Latin. From Latin splendor, from splendēre, "to shine.".

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