splendid
gb/splˈɛndɪd/ us/splˈɛndɪd/
B1
English
~ 1700
pompás, nagyszerű, remek, szuper
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is splendid
The hotel offered a splendid view of the mountains.
A szállodából pompás kilátás nyílt a hegyekre.
She gave a splendid performance in the play.
Nagyszerű alakítást nyújtott a darabban.
What a splendid idea to have a picnic by the lake!
The garden was in splendid condition after weeks of care.
We had splendid weather for our holiday.
Learner examples
The food was splendid.
Az étel pompás volt.
He did a splendid job.
Nagyszerű munkát végzett.
We saw a splendid sunset.
She wore a splendid dress.
It was a splendid day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'splendid' with 'spendy' (informal for expensive) due to similar sound.
Meaning
Very impressive or excellent
Collocations
splendid view
|splendid job
|splendid performance
|splendid idea
|splendid weather
Synonyms
magnificent (More formal and grand-sounding than 'splendid'.)
|
excellent (More common and versatile; less expressive in tone.)
Antonyms
poor (Describes low quality, the opposite of splendid in evaluation.)
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mediocre (Describes average or unremarkable quality, the opposite of splendid's excellence.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|art
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Very good, beautiful, or impressive.
Extremely impressive, beautiful, or of the highest quality.
B1
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
That's/It’s splendid [that/when ...]
You passed your exam? Splendid!
Átmentél a vizsgán? Remek!
We had a splendid time at the party.
Remekül éreztük magunkat a bulin.
Splendid news—the project is approved!
Learner examples
You won the game? Splendid!
Megnyerted a meccset? Remek!
We had a splendid time at the park.
Remekül éreztük magunkat a parkban.
That is splendid news.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this sense is slightly old-fashioned in casual speech, though still understood.
Meaning
Very good; great
Collocations
splendid news
|splendid time
|splendid effort
Synonyms
great (More common and casual than 'splendid'.)
|
fantastic (More informal and enthusiastic than 'splendid'.)
Antonyms
terrible (Expresses strong disapproval or bad quality, opposite to splendid's praise.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say something is very good or makes you happy.
Used informally to express strong approval or satisfaction with something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
splendid
IPA
GB/splˈɛndɪd/
US/splˈɛndɪd/
Syllables & stress
splen - did (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (splen)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: splendid
Word family
Expressions
Splendid isolation
1/splˈɛndɪd ˌaɪsəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
literary
Positive or strategic aloneness
A situation where someone or something is alone, and this is seen as good or useful.
Examples
- The cabin offered us splendid isolation from the busy city.
- The country maintained a policy of splendid isolation from international conflicts.