splendor
gb/splˈɛndɚ/ us/splˈɛndɚ/
B2
Inglés
~ 25900
pompa, fényűzés, dicsőség, fény, ragyogás, csoda
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
pompa
B2
Patrón de uso:
the splendor of [something]
The palace was restored to its former splendor after years of careful work.
Az évekig tartó gondos munka után a palotát visszaállították egykori pompájába.
Tourists come from all over the world to see the natural splendor of the canyon.
A turisták a világ minden tájáról érkeznek, hogy megcsodálják a kanyon természeti pompáját.
The gallery showed the full splendor of the painter’s mature style.
From the hilltop we could take in the city’s splendor at sunset.
The festival is famous for the splendor of its costumes and decorations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We admired the splendor of the old church.
Megcsodáltuk a régi templom pompáját.
The movie shows the splendor of the mountains.
A film megmutatja a hegyek pompáját.
In autumn, the forest is at its full splendor.
The hotel lobby is all marble and gold, full of splendor.
People travel here to enjoy the natural splendor of the lake.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *splendor* to describe small, everyday things (e.g. "the splendor of my sandwich"). The word is usually reserved for scenes, buildings, events, or works of art that are unusually beautiful or impressive. Learners also confuse *splendor* (noun) with *splendid* (adjective): "the splendor view" is incorrect; say "the splendid view" or "the view’s splendor".
Significado
magnificent, impressive beauty
Colocaciones
natural splendor
|architectural splendor
|in all its splendor
|breathtaking splendor
|full splendor
|faded splendor
Sinónimos
magnificence (Very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and often used in written or ceremonial contexts.)
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grandeur (Emphasizes size and impressiveness more than beauty itself.)
Antónimos
ugliness (Direct opposite in terms of beauty; something that is unpleasant to look at.)
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plainness (Lack of special beauty or impressive features.)
Temas
nature
|travel
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very great beauty and an impressive look that makes people feel amazed.
Great beauty and impressive appearance that creates a strong sense of admiration or awe.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
to live in splendor
They lived in quiet splendor in a private villa by the sea.
Csendes fényűzésben éltek egy tengerparti magánvillában.
The guests were welcomed into the royal splendor of the throne room.
A vendégeket a trónterem királyi pompája fogadta.
After years of hardship, she found it strange to dine in such splendor.
The film shows the splendor and excess of the billionaire’s lifestyle.
He spent his fortune creating a house of unbelievable splendor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The king lived in splendor in his big palace.
A király nagy palotájában fényűzésben élt.
They ate dinner in splendor at the five-star hotel.
Az ötcsillagos szállodában fényűző körülmények között vacsoráztak.
The room’s splendor made us feel small and poor.
She enjoys the splendor of a very rich life.
The party was held in great splendor, with gold lights and fine food.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with simple beauty. When *splendor* is used this way, it usually includes signs of money and comfort (expensive buildings, rich clothes), not just natural beauty.
Significado
display of wealth and luxury
Colocaciones
royal splendor
|live in splendor
|surrounded by splendor
|luxurious splendor
|wealth and splendor
Sinónimos
opulence (Focuses strongly on extreme wealth and expensive things, often a bit more formal or critical.)
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luxury (Very common word for great comfort and expense; less grand or showy-sounding than *splendor*.)
Antónimos
poverty (Direct contrast to a life of wealth and luxury.)
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austerity (Living with very little comfort or decoration, often by choice or necessity.)
Temas
society
|lifestyle
|wealth
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Great wealth and comfort that you can see, such as expensive rooms, clothes, and food.
Impressive richness, luxury, and comfort, especially when it is clearly shown or displayed.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
3
Patrón de uso:
the splendor of [an era/achievement]
Historians still write about the splendor of the ancient empire.
A történészek ma is írnak az ókori birodalom dicsőségéről.
The city never returned to the splendor it once enjoyed.
A város soha nem nyerte vissza egykori dicsőségét.
The museum’s exhibition recalls the splendor of the composer’s final years.
Fans remembered the splendor of the team’s championship season.
The ceremony was designed to revive the splendor of the old monarchy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Books talk about the splendor of the old empire.
A könyvek a régi birodalom dicsőségéről szólnak.
The town lost the splendor it had when the mines were open.
A városka elvesztette azt a dicsőséget, amelyet a bányák működése idején élvezett.
People still remember the splendor of his early work.
The country is trying to win back its past splendor.
The film shows the splendor and power of Rome long ago.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this sense in everyday contexts where it sounds too strong or grand, for example "the splendor of my school project." Use it mainly for very important or famous achievements, people, or times.
Significado
great glory or greatness
Colocaciones
past splendor
|former splendor
|lost splendor
|the splendor of his career
|the splendor of the empire
Sinónimos
glory (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly less formal, used for fame, honor, and great success.)
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greatness (Broad term for being very important or successful; less visual than *splendor*.)
Antónimos
obscurity (Being unknown or not celebrated, the opposite of recognized glory.)
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decline (The loss of former greatness or splendor over time.)
Temas
history
|culture
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very high glory or greatness, often used for the best time in a person’s life, a country, or an empire.
Impressive glory, greatness, or high honor, especially when talking about achievements, power, or a grand period in history.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
4
ragyogás
B1
Patrón de uso:
the splendor of [a light source]
We watched the splendor of the sunrise over the sea.
A tenger fölött néztük a napkelte ragyogását.
The stained-glass windows filled the hall with colored splendor.
Az ólomüveg ablakok színes ragyogással töltötték meg a termet.
For a moment, the mountain peaks shone in the last splendor of the setting sun.
The fireworks exploded in a brief splendor against the night sky.
Moonlight gave the garden a quiet, silver splendor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We enjoyed the splendor of the sunrise.
Élveztük a napkelte ragyogását.
The sun set with great splendor behind the hills.
A nap káprázatos ragyogással nyugodott le a dombok mögött.
The lights of the city shone in splendor at night.
The gold dress caught the light and showed its splendor.
The sky was full of color and splendor after the storm.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this sense is usually literary or poetic. In everyday speech, people more often say *bright light*, *brilliant light*, or *glow* instead of *splendor*.
Significado
brilliant, impressive light
Colocaciones
the splendor of the sun
|radiant splendor
|golden splendor
|dazzling splendor
|evening splendor
Sinónimos
radiance (Focuses directly on light that shines out; a bit more technical or descriptive.)
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brilliance (Often used for strong light; can also refer to intelligence, unlike *splendor* in this sense.)
Antónimos
gloom (Darkness or weak light, the opposite of bright splendor.)
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dullness (Lack of brightness or vivid color.)
Temas
nature
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very bright and beautiful light that looks strong and rich.
Brilliant, beautiful light that looks rich and impressive.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
5
csoda
A2
Patrón de uso:
the splendors of [a place]
The tour gave us a taste of the many splendors of the capital.
Az idegenvezetés ízelítőt adott a főváros számos csodájából.
Visitors can discover the natural splendors of the national park on foot or by boat.
A látogatók gyalog vagy csónakkal fedezhetik fel a nemzeti park természeti csodáit.
He wrote a book about the artistic splendors of the Italian Renaissance.
We spent a week exploring the cultural splendors of Kyoto.
The brochure promised to reveal the hidden splendors of the island.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The guide showed us the splendors of the old city.
Az idegenvezető megmutatta nekünk az óváros csodáit.
We want to see the many splendors of this country.
Szeretnénk látni ennek az országnak a sok csodáját.
The movie shows the splendors of the deep ocean.
Tourists come to enjoy the cultural splendors of the region.
She takes photos of the natural splendors near her home.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think *splendor* is always uncountable. In travel and culture writing, it is often countable in the plural (*the splendors of Paris*). Singular countable uses like *a splendor* are much rarer and can sound odd; the plural is more natural.
Significado
a magnificent or beautiful thing
Colocaciones
the splendors of Rome
|the splendors of nature
|cultural splendors
|artistic splendors
|the city’s many splendors
Sinónimos
wonder (Suggests something amazing or almost magical, not only beautiful.)
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marvel (Focuses on something so impressive that it surprises or amazes you.)
Antónimos
eyesore (Something very unpleasant or ugly to look at, the opposite of a *splendor* in a city or landscape.)
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letdown (An experience that disappoints you instead of impressing you.)
Temas
travel
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A very beautiful or impressive thing, place, or experience, often as one of many.
Something, especially a place, object, or experience, that is very beautiful or impressive, often spoken of as one of several such things.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
splendor
AFI
GB/splˈɛndɚ/
US/splˈɛndɚ/
Sílabas y acento
splendor (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (splendor)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: splendor
- Plural: splendor, splendors
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
in all its splendor
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl ˈɪts splˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
showing complete impressive beauty
Showing the full and best beauty of something, with nothing important hidden or missing.
Ejemplos
- From the top of the tower, we saw the city in all its splendor.
- The exhibition presents the ancient temple in all its splendor, using light and sound.
- At sunrise the valley appears in all its splendor.
the splendors of
1/ðə splˈɛndɚz əv/
fixed phrase
most impressive aspects of something
The best and most beautiful things in a place, culture, or time, usually many different things together.
Ejemplos
- They produced a documentary about the splendors of ancient Egypt.
- The travel agency invites you to discover the splendors of South America.
- A week is not enough to experience all the splendors of this city.