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splendour

SPLEHN-duh

Also spelled splendor (US spelling)

Splendour (noun) means British spelling of splendor: great brightness, beauty, or magnificence. Example: “The splendour of the Scottish Highlands is hard to describe.”

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British spelling of splendor: great brightness, beauty, or magnificence.
"The splendour of the Scottish Highlands is hard to describe."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe British spelling of splendor.

UK vs US

Used in British, Canadian, Australian, and other Commonwealth English; American English uses "splendor."

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Word forms

splendours plural

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What does “splendour” mean?

The word “splendour” means british spelling of splendor: great brightness, beauty, or magnificence. In plain terms, the British spelling of splendor.

How do you pronounce “splendour”?

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

How do you use “splendour” in a sentence?

Here is “splendour” used in a sentence: “The splendour of the Scottish Highlands is hard to describe.”

What part of speech is “splendour”?

“Splendour” is a noun.

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