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splendid

splen.did \'splen-d*d\ aj [L splendidus, fr. splende-re to shine; akin to 
   Gk sple-do]s ashes, Skt sphulin.ga spark 1: possessing or displaying 
   splendor : as  1a: SHINING, BRILLIANT  1b: SHOWY, MAGNIFICENT  2: 
   ILLUSTRIOUS, GRAND, GLORIOUS  3: EXCELLENTMSUBLIME, SUPERB mean 
   extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. SPLENDID implies outshining 
   the usual or customary; RESPLENDENT suggests glowing a blazing splendor; 
   GORGEOUS implies a rich splendor esp. in display of color; GLORIOUS 
   suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction; SUBLIME implies an 
   exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension; SUPERB suggests 
   a magnificence or excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree - 
   splen.did.ly av SYN syn SPLENDID, RESPLENDENT, GORGEOUS, GLORIOUS, (