英語

splendor

gb/splˈɛndɚ/ us/splˈɛndɚ/
B2 英語
~ 25900
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 property
1

magnificent, impressive beauty

Very great beauty and an impressive look that makes people feel amazed.

用法パターン: the splendor of [something]
よくある間違い:
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".
類義語
magnificence (Very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and often used in written or ceremonial contexts.) | grandeur (Emphasizes size and impressiveness more than beauty itself.)
対義語
ugliness (Direct opposite in terms of beauty; something that is unpleasant to look at.) | plainness (Lack of special beauty or impressive features.)
コロケーション
natural splendor |architectural splendor |in all its splendor |breathtaking splendor |full splendor |faded splendor
テーマ
nature |travel |art |emotions |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 C1 state
2

display of wealth and luxury

Great wealth and comfort that you can see, such as expensive rooms, clothes, and food.

用法パターン: to live in splendor
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
opulence (Focuses strongly on extreme wealth and expensive things, often a bit more formal or critical.) | luxury (Very common word for great comfort and expense; less grand or showy-sounding than *splendor*.)
対義語
poverty (Direct contrast to a life of wealth and luxury.) | austerity (Living with very little comfort or decoration, often by choice or necessity.)
コロケーション
royal splendor |live in splendor |surrounded by splendor |luxurious splendor |wealth and splendor
テーマ
society |lifestyle |wealth |finance |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 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.

用法パターン: the splendor of [an era/achievement]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
glory (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly less formal, used for fame, honor, and great success.) | greatness (Broad term for being very important or successful; less visual than *splendor*.)
対義語
obscurity (Being unknown or not celebrated, the opposite of recognized glory.) | decline (The loss of former greatness or splendor over time.)
コロケーション
past splendor |former splendor |lost splendor |the splendor of his career |the splendor of the empire
テーマ
history |culture |achievement |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 literary C1 entity
4

brilliant, impressive light

Very bright and beautiful light that looks strong and rich.

用法パターン: the splendor of [a light source]
よくある間違い:
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*.
類義語
radiance (Focuses directly on light that shines out; a bit more technical or descriptive.) | brilliance (Often used for strong light; can also refer to intelligence, unlike *splendor* in this sense.)
対義語
gloom (Darkness or weak light, the opposite of bright splendor.) | dullness (Lack of brightness or vivid color.)
コロケーション
the splendor of the sun |radiant splendor |golden splendor |dazzling splendor |evening splendor
テーマ
nature |art |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B2 entity
5

a magnificent or beautiful thing

A very beautiful or impressive thing, place, or experience, often as one of many.

用法パターン: the splendors of [a place]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
wonder (Suggests something amazing or almost magical, not only beautiful.) | marvel (Focuses on something so impressive that it surprises or amazes you.)
対義語
eyesore (Something very unpleasant or ugly to look at, the opposite of a *splendor* in a city or landscape.) | letdown (An experience that disappoints you instead of impressing you.)
コロケーション
the splendors of Rome |the splendors of nature |cultural splendors |artistic splendors |the city’s many splendors
テーマ
travel |culture |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
文法
辞書形
splendor
IPA
GB/splˈɛndɚ/
US/splˈɛndɚ/
音節・強勢
splendor (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (splendor)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: splendor
  • Plural: splendor, splendors
関連語
Forms
splendors noun
Core family
splendid adjective B1 splendidly adverb
Related words
splendour noun B2
Advanced or less common
resplendent adjective
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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