splendor
gb/splˈɛndɚ/ us/splˈɛndɚ/
B2
Inglese
~ 25900
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
property
1
magnificent, impressive beauty
Very great beauty and an impressive look that makes people feel amazed.
Schema d'uso:
the splendor of [something]
Errore comune:
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".
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
natural splendor
|architectural splendor
|in all its splendor
|breathtaking splendor
|full splendor
|faded splendor
Temi
nature
|travel
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The palace was restored to its former splendor after years of careful work.
- Tourists come from all over the world to see the natural splendor of the canyon.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We admired the splendor of the old church.
- The movie shows the splendor of the mountains.
- 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.
Sostantivo
C1
state
2
display of wealth and luxury
Great wealth and comfort that you can see, such as expensive rooms, clothes, and food.
Schema d'uso:
to live in splendor
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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*.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
royal splendor
|live in splendor
|surrounded by splendor
|luxurious splendor
|wealth and splendor
Temi
society
|lifestyle
|wealth
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- They lived in quiet splendor in a private villa by the sea.
- The guests were welcomed into the royal splendor of the throne room.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The king lived in splendor in his big palace.
- They ate dinner in splendor at the five-star hotel.
- 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.
Sostantivo
literary
C1
entity
3
great glory or greatness
Very high glory or greatness, often used for the best time in a person’s life, a country, or an empire.
Schema d'uso:
the splendor of [an era/achievement]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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*.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
past splendor
|former splendor
|lost splendor
|the splendor of his career
|the splendor of the empire
Temi
history
|culture
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Historians still write about the splendor of the ancient empire.
- The city never returned to the splendor it once enjoyed.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Books talk about the splendor of the old empire.
- The town lost the splendor it had when the mines were open.
- 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.
Sostantivo
literary
C1
entity
4
brilliant, impressive light
Very bright and beautiful light that looks strong and rich.
Schema d'uso:
the splendor of [a light source]
Errore comune:
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*.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
gloom (Darkness or weak light, the opposite of bright splendor.)
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dullness (Lack of brightness or vivid color.)
Collocazioni
the splendor of the sun
|radiant splendor
|golden splendor
|dazzling splendor
|evening splendor
Temi
nature
|art
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- We watched the splendor of the sunrise over the sea.
- The stained-glass windows filled the hall with colored splendor.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We enjoyed the splendor of the sunrise.
- The sun set with great splendor behind the hills.
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
5
a magnificent or beautiful thing
A very beautiful or impressive thing, place, or experience, often as one of many.
Schema d'uso:
the splendors of [a place]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
the splendors of Rome
|the splendors of nature
|cultural splendors
|artistic splendors
|the city’s many splendors
Temi
travel
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The tour gave us a taste of the many splendors of the capital.
- Visitors can discover the natural splendors of the national park on foot or by boat.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The guide showed us the splendors of the old city.
- We want to see the many splendors of this country.
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
splendor
IPA
GB/splˈɛndɚ/
US/splˈɛndɚ/
Sillabe e accento
splendor (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (splendor)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: splendor
- Plural: splendor, splendors
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.