CEFR B2

splendor

noun

Meaning

Great brightness, magnificence, or grandeur.

Examples

The splendor of the sunset over the ocean was breathtaking.
She was amazed by the sheer splendor of the ancient cathedral.

Synonyms: beauty, grandeur, magnificence, opulence

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splendor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsplɛndər/

Definition

Great brightness, magnificence, or grandeur.

Examples

The splendor of the sunset over the ocean was breathtaking.
She was amazed by the sheer splendor of the ancient cathedral.

Synonyms of splendor

Words with a similar meaning to splendor:

beauty
grandeur
magnificence
opulence

Antonyms of splendor

Words with the opposite meaning to splendor:

drabness
plainness

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