splendor
splendor
Definition
splen·dor (splen′dər)
noun
- great luster or brightness; brilliance
- magnificent richness or glory; pomp; grandeur
Etymology: ME splendure < OFr splendeur < L splendor < splendere, to shine: see splendid
splen′·dor·ous (-dər əs) adjective or splen′·drous-drəs
splendor
Synonyms
splendor
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- era: Watch the splendor of a bygone era when around 15 of the majestic Thames Sailing Barges race for various trophies.
- palace: There's the fairytale splendor of a Victorian Palace.
- glory: When I shall extinguish the splendor of the glory of thy Kingdom out of Heaven, tribulation shall cover thee &c.
- world: Verily, the thing I fear most for you all is what Allah will allow you to acquire of the splendor of this world.
- bird: The pagan Meccans, impressed by the splendor of these birds, therefore described their goddesses by an analogous reference to them.
- life: Qatadah and As-Suddi said, " The splendor of this worldly life means the beautiful adornments of the life of this world.
Converse of object
- enjoy: Enjoy the splendor of our protected coral reef adorned with tropical marine life.
- experience: You can experience the splendor of the RMS Titanic.
- discover: Discover royal splendor from prehistory to the Renaissance, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
- reflect: Chutney Mary's was designed to reflect the splendor of the cuisine.
Adjective modifier
- natural: Here natural splendor forms the perfect setting for cosmopolitan pursuits.
- original: The Best Western master builder's house hotel has undergone a total refurbishment and has been restored to its original splendor.
- full: As he got up and started walking I was able to see him now in his full splendor and majesty.
- Georgian: The house was built in 1740 and oozes Georgian splendor and Victorian charm.
- royal: The focus of wedding planning services from Langtry Manor Hotel is to create your special day in royal splendor.
- glorious: Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.
Browse dictionary entries near splendor
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