Splendor

Pronunciation: /ˈsplɛndər/

Definitions of splendor

noun the quality of being magnificent or splendid

Example Sentences

A1 The princess was amazed by the splendor of the castle.

A2 The ballroom was decorated with splendor for the royal banquet.

B1 The splendor of the sunset over the ocean took my breath away.

B2 The grandeur and splendor of the palace were unmatched.

C1 The splendor of the architecture in Rome is truly awe-inspiring.

C2 The splendor of the opera house left the audience in awe.

Examples of splendor in a Sentence

formal The splendor of the palace was breathtaking, with its intricate architecture and luxurious decorations.

informal We were blown away by the splendor of the wedding venue - it was so fancy and beautiful.

slang The splendor of that new car is off the charts - I wish I could afford one!

figurative As she walked down the aisle, she felt a sense of splendor wash over her, knowing she was about to start a new chapter in her life.

Grammatical Forms of splendor

• plural: splendors
• comparative: more splendid
• superlative: most splendid
• present tense: splendors
• future tense: will splendor
• perfect tense: have splendored
• continuous tense: is splendoring
• singular: splendor
• positive degree: splendid
• infinitive: to splendor
• gerund: splendoring
• participle: splendored

Origin and Evolution of splendor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'splendor' originated from the Latin word 'splendor' which means brightness or brilliance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'splendor' has retained its original meaning of brightness or brilliance, but it has also come to be associated with grandeur, magnificence, and beauty.