splendor
word
Definition
A great beauty or impressive appearance, often something magnificent, grand, or dazzling.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; used to describe grand places, nature scenes, or impressive things ('the splendor of the palace'). Not for everyday beauty—prefer 'beauty' for simple things. Common with 'in all its splendor' or 'the splendor of'.
Spanish: esplendorPortuguese (BR): esplendorPortuguese (PT): esplendorChinese (Simplified): 壮丽 - 辉煌Chinese (Traditional): 壯麗 - 輝煌Hindi: वैभव - भव्यताArabic: روعة - فخامةBengali: জাঁকালোতা - মহিমা - শোভাRussian: великолепие - роскошь - блескJapanese: 壮麗（そうれい） - 豪華（ごうか）Vietnamese: hào quang - sự lộng lẫy - vẻ huy hoàngKorean: 화려함 - 장관 - 웅장함Turkish: ihtişam - görkem - şaşaaUrdu: شان و شوکت - عظمت - جلالIndonesian: kemegahan - keindahan yang megah - kemewahan
Example Sentences
The garden was in full splendor during spring.
basic
She walked into the ballroom, amazed by its splendor and elegance.
natural
Visitors come from all over the world to see the splendor of the ancient city.
natural
After the rain, the garden returned to its former splendor.
natural
The castle was filled with splendor.
basic
We admired the splendor of the mountains.
basic