splendour
gb/splˈɛndaʊɹ/ us/splˈɛndaʊɹ/
B2
Inglés
~ 25300
fenségesség, ragyogás, pompa, fényűzés, látványosság, nevezetesség, dicsőség
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
the splendour of [something]
We stood in silence, moved by the splendour of the snow-covered mountains.
Csendben álltunk, a hófödte hegyek ragyogásától meghatódva.
The palace has been restored to its original splendour after years of careful work.
A palotát évekig tartó gondos munka után visszaállították eredeti ragyogásába.
Tourists come from around the world to experience the natural splendour of the rainforest.
The cathedral's stained-glass windows added to the overall splendour of the ceremony.
Nothing matched the splendour of the sunset over the lake.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We watched the splendour of the sunset over the sea.
A tenger felett néztük a naplemente ragyogását.
The old building still has a lot of splendour.
A régi épület még mindig sokat megőrzött a ragyogásából.
People travel here to see the natural splendour of the mountains.
The hall was full of light and splendour.
They want to bring the garden back to its former splendour.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "splendour" in very casual speech where simpler words like "beauty" or "great" are more natural. "Splendour" sounds more formal or poetic than everyday words like "nice" or "pretty". It is also a noun, so forms like *"it is very splendour"* are wrong; say "it is full of splendour" or "its splendour is amazing".
Significado
very impressive beauty or grandeur
Colocaciones
the splendour of nature
|in all its splendour
|natural splendour
|architectural splendour
|royal splendour
|lost its splendour
Sinónimos
magnificence (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in written descriptions.)
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grandeur (Emphasizes size and impressiveness more than beauty alone.)
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glory (Can include moral admiration or success, not only visual beauty.)
Antónimos
ugliness (Direct opposite, stressing something visually unpleasant.)
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plainness (Lack of special beauty or decorative detail.)
Temas
art
|nature
|travel
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
very great and beautiful appearance that makes you feel respect or wonder.
Impressive, striking beauty or magnificence, especially in appearance, size, or design.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
live in splendour
They lived in quiet splendour in a huge country house staffed by servants.
Csendes fényűzésben éltek egy hatalmas vidéki házban, amelyet cselédek szolgáltak ki.
The film shows the splendour and corruption of life at the royal court.
A film bemutatja az udvari élet fényűzését és romlottságát.
Guests were amazed by the splendour of the hotel lobby, with its marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
After years of struggle, he now enjoys the splendour of a billionaire lifestyle.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The king lived in great splendour.
A király nagy fényűzésben élt.
They moved from poverty to splendour in just ten years.
Mindössze tíz év alatt a szegénységből a fényűzésbe jutottak.
The guests were impressed by the splendour of the palace.
She does not like splendour and prefers a simple life.
The hotel offers modern comfort but not great splendour.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simple beauty. In sentences about rich houses or royal life, "splendour" usually includes the idea of wealth and luxury, not only something that looks nice.
Significado
great richness and luxury
Colocaciones
live in splendour
|a life of splendour
|surrounded by splendour
|wealth and splendour
|royal splendour
|palatial splendour
Sinónimos
luxury (More common and general; less strongly visual than "splendour".)
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opulence (Stresses very great wealth and often excess, sometimes with a critical tone.)
Antónimos
poverty (Opposite in terms of wealth and rich surroundings.)
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simplicity (Opposes the idea of rich, showy living without necessarily implying lack of money.)
Temas
lifestyle
|society
|daily_life
|finance
Definición
a way of life or place that is very rich, expensive, and beautiful.
Great richness and luxury in surroundings or way of life.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
3
látványosság
B1
nevezetesség
B1
Patrón de uso:
the splendours of [a place]
We spent a week discovering the ancient splendours of Rome.
Egy hetet töltöttünk azzal, hogy felfedezzük Róma ókori látványosságait.
A guide took us around the hidden splendours of the old town.
Egy idegenvezető körbevitt minket az óváros rejtett látványosságain.
The exhibition brings together the artistic splendours of the Italian Renaissance.
Cruises along the river let visitors enjoy the natural splendours of the valley.
Tour companies compete to show off the cultural splendours of the region.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Many people visit the city to see its splendours.
Sokan látogatnak a városba, hogy megnézzék a látványosságait.
Our guide showed us the splendours of the old castle.
Az idegenvezetőnk megmutatta a régi kastély látványosságait.
The book describes the splendours of the ancient world.
You need more than one day to enjoy all the splendours of Paris.
The museum shows the splendours of this country’s art.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realise that "splendours" is often used in the plural for this sense, especially in phrases like "the splendours of Rome".
Significado
beautiful sights or features
Colocaciones
the splendours of Rome
|the splendours of Paris
|the splendours of the ancient world
|the artistic splendours of the Renaissance
|the city’s hidden splendours
|explore the splendours of [a place]
Sinónimos
wonders (Very close in many contexts, but can include non-visual or surprising things.)
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treasures (Suggests valuable or culturally important things, not always mainly about visual beauty.)
Antónimos
eyesores (Refers to things in a place that are very ugly to look at.)
Temas
travel
|culture
Definición
the many beautiful and special things in a place or time that people can see and enjoy.
Beautiful and impressive things that are part of a place, time, or culture, especially when thought of as attractions.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
4
dicsőség
B2
Patrón de uso:
the splendour of [achievement / reign / empire]
Historians still write about the splendour and cruelty of the emperor's reign.
A történészek ma is írnak a császár uralkodásának dicsőségéről és kegyetlenségéről.
The club is trying to regain the splendour of its glory days.
A klub megpróbálja visszaszerezni a dicsőséges napjai dicsőségét.
Her victory added to the splendour of an already remarkable career.
The city has never quite recovered the splendour it enjoyed in the nineteenth century.
They toasted the splendour of their past successes, unaware of the troubles to come.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The team wants to win back its old splendour.
A csapat vissza akarja szerezni régi dicsőségét.
Books tell stories about the splendour of the ancient empire.
A könyvek az ókori birodalom dicsőségéről mesélnek.
The king lost his splendour after the war.
The city remembers the splendour of its past.
The film shows the splendour and fall of the family.
Error frecuente:
This sense is mainly found in written or literary English. Learners sometimes try to use "splendour" for everyday personal success, where words like "success" or "fame" are more natural.
Significado
glory, fame, or great honour
Colocaciones
the splendour of his achievements
|the past splendour of the empire
|the former splendour of the dynasty
|the splendour and power of the throne
|return to its former splendour
|lose its splendour
Sinónimos
glory (Very close in meaning; more common in modern English for this sense.)
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renown (Focuses more on being widely known than on the impressive quality itself.)
Antónimos
obscurity (Suggests being unknown or unnoticed, the opposite of famous splendour.)
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shame (Opposite in terms of honour and admiration.)
Temas
history
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definición
great success and fame that makes people admire someone or something very much.
Great glory, fame, or honour that makes someone or something greatly admired.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
splendour
AFI
GB/splˈɛndaʊɹ/
US/splˈɛndaʊɹ/
Sílabas y acento
splend - our (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (splend)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: splendour
- Plural: splendour, splendours
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
in all its splendour
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl ˈɪts splˈɛndaʊɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
showing its full impressive beauty
used to say that something can be seen fully and clearly, looking as beautiful and grand as possible.
Ejemplos
- At sunrise the city lay before us in all its splendour.
- The painting shows the palace in all its splendour, before it was damaged by war.
- On a clear night you can see the Milky Way in all its splendour.
the splendours of
1/ðə splˈɛndaʊɹz əv/
fixed phrase
formal
the beautiful things of a place
used to talk about all the very beautiful and special things in a place, time, or culture.
Ejemplos
- Visitors can explore the splendours of Venice on foot or by boat.
- The documentary celebrates the splendours of the natural world.
- A new exhibition introduces viewers to the artistic splendours of ancient Egypt.