Splendour Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsplɛndɚ

SPLEN-der

UK

splˈɛndɐ

splEN-duh

Definition

A magnificent or impressive beauty, richness, or grandeur. Used for things, places, or events that are strikingly beautiful or grand.

Usage & Nuances

More formal and literary than 'beauty'; often used to describe impressive scenery, architecture, or events (e.g., 'the splendour of the palace'). In American English, spelled 'splendor.' Not for small or casual subjects.

• Spanish: esplendor - magnificencia
• Portuguese (BR): esplendor - suntuosidade
• Portuguese (PT): esplendor - magnificência
• Chinese (Simplified): 辉煌 - 壮丽
• Chinese (Traditional): 輝煌 - 壯麗
• Hindi: भव्यता - वैभव
• Arabic: روعة - فخامة
• Bengali: বৈভব - জাঁকজমক - মহিমা
• Russian: великолепие - блеск - роскошь
• Japanese: 壮麗 - 華麗
• Vietnamese: lộng lẫy - huy hoàng - tráng lệ
• Korean: 화려함 - 장엄함
• Turkish: görkem - ihtişam
• Urdu: شان و شوکت - عظمت
• Indonesian: kemegahan - keindahan yang memukau - kemewahan

Example Sentences

We admired the splendour of the mountain view.

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The palace was filled with splendour and gold.

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In spring, the garden shows its full splendour.

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The festival was a night of colour, music, and pure splendour.

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Tourists flock to see the ancient city's splendour every year.

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Even after centuries, the painting hasn't lost its splendour.

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