Splendour
noun
The quality of being magnificent or splendid.
The splendour of the sunset took my breath away.
Often appears as...
- awe-inspiring splendour
- natural splendour
noun
Magnificent and expensive decoration, especially in a building.
The splendour of the palace fascinated the tourists
Often appears as...
- architectural splendour
- splendour of the palace
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Architectural
noun
A splendid display or procession.
The parade was a splendour of colors and sounds.
Often appears as...
- carnival splendour
- splendour in the grass festival
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Cultural
noun
The quality of being magnificent or splendid.
The splendour of the sunset took my breath away.
Often appears as...
- awe-inspiring splendour
- natural splendour
noun
Magnificent and expensive decoration, especially in a building.
The splendour of the palace fascinated the tourists
Often appears as...
- architectural splendour
- splendour of the palace
Usage tips
Architectural
noun
A splendid display or procession.
The parade was a splendour of colors and sounds.
Often appears as...
- carnival splendour
- splendour in the grass festival
Usage tips
Cultural
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Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Beauty
Use 'splendour' to describe breathtaking natural scenes or phenomena.
I was overwhelmed by the splendour of the northern lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Apply 'splendour' metaphorically to describe something that stands out impressively.
Her voice has the splendour of a great opera diva.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Splendour' is used to express strong positive emotions towards something grand.
Everyone gazed in awe at the splendour of the cathedral.
Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Beauty
Use 'splendour' to describe breathtaking natural scenes or phenomena.
I was overwhelmed by the splendour of the northern lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Apply 'splendour' metaphorically to describe something that stands out impressively.
Her voice has the splendour of a great opera diva.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Splendour' is used to express strong positive emotions towards something grand.
Everyone gazed in awe at the splendour of the cathedral.
Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Beauty
Use 'splendour' to describe breathtaking natural scenes or phenomena.
I was overwhelmed by the splendour of the northern lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Apply 'splendour' metaphorically to describe something that stands out impressively.
Her voice has the splendour of a great opera diva.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Splendour' is used to express strong positive emotions towards something grand.
Everyone gazed in awe at the splendour of the cathedral.
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This New Zealand Couple...
our dogs will have some as well boiled roasted or mashed this go well with the chocolate here we are and for saving the kumara they're called to stand up and awarded with splendor the letters low cup and the queen's service medal the highest of praise that's for you joke for their services then till the
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Great Barrier Reef PIPE...
solitary splendor but most are built with hundreds sometimes thousands of individual animals linked together to form a single coral mound plate or cluster of branches some are like little trees and shrubs they provide food and shelter for thousands of other forms of life
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Love, no matter what PIPE...
And I saw how splendor can illuminate even the most abject vulnerabilities. During these 10 years, I had witnessed and learned the terrifying joy of unbearable responsibility, and I had come to see how it conquers everything else.
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Lessons on leaving the...
outside the splendor of our medieval castle. So this is how we're embedding well-being in what we do in Wales. This is how we're protecting the interests of future generations. This is how we're acting today for a better tomorrow.
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Seven Wonders of the New...
of light in the sky. I'm not sure I even knew the meaning of the word 'science' then, but I wanted somehow to immerse myself in all that grandeur. I was gripped by the splendor of the universe, transfixed
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
to seek her hand in marriage. But upon witnessing her blinding splendor in person, the men lost their nerve. Unimpressed with these suitors, the princess determined to find a husband herself.
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Sightseeing on Mars PIPE...
beyond sheer scenic splendor deeper than the canyon itself is the mystery surrounding its formation this giant fissure once filled by mighty Lakes has been scoured by floods of
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Yellowstone: World's...
surface and the molten earth beneath seemingly moves with a life of its own and present day visitors can witness the geologic splendor of its changes
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The Best Wingmen in the...
it's the females that choose who they mate with they're all looking for the best male and they assess them on the splendor of their display
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The Sacrifice of Cassini...
Titan, and to reveal a moon of far greater complexity and splendor than our own rather dull and lifeless moon.
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This New Zealand Couple...
our dogs will have some as well boiled roasted or mashed this go well with the chocolate here we are and for saving the kumara they're called to stand up and awarded with splendor the letters low cup and the queen's service medal the highest of praise that's for you joke for their services then till the
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Great Barrier Reef PIPE...
solitary splendor but most are built with hundreds sometimes thousands of individual animals linked together to form a single coral mound plate or cluster of branches some are like little trees and shrubs they provide food and shelter for thousands of other forms of life
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Love, no matter what PIPE...
And I saw how splendor can illuminate even the most abject vulnerabilities. During these 10 years, I had witnessed and learned the terrifying joy of unbearable responsibility, and I had come to see how it conquers everything else.
Video examples
Lessons on leaving the...
outside the splendor of our medieval castle. So this is how we're embedding well-being in what we do in Wales. This is how we're protecting the interests of future generations. This is how we're acting today for a better tomorrow.
Video examples
Seven Wonders of the New...
of light in the sky. I'm not sure I even knew the meaning of the word 'science' then, but I wanted somehow to immerse myself in all that grandeur. I was gripped by the splendor of the universe, transfixed
Video examples
Savitri and Satyavan:...
to seek her hand in marriage. But upon witnessing her blinding splendor in person, the men lost their nerve. Unimpressed with these suitors, the princess determined to find a husband herself.
Video examples
Sightseeing on Mars PIPE...
beyond sheer scenic splendor deeper than the canyon itself is the mystery surrounding its formation this giant fissure once filled by mighty Lakes has been scoured by floods of
Video examples
Yellowstone: World's...
surface and the molten earth beneath seemingly moves with a life of its own and present day visitors can witness the geologic splendor of its changes
Video examples
The Best Wingmen in the...
it's the females that choose who they mate with they're all looking for the best male and they assess them on the splendor of their display
Video examples
The Sacrifice of Cassini...
Titan, and to reveal a moon of far greater complexity and splendor than our own rather dull and lifeless moon.
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Rege-Jean Page
English Actor
We've all known how to smile since the beginning of time. We've all gotten married since the beginning of time. We've all had romance, glamour, and splendor. Representing that is incredibly important, because period drama for people who aren't white shouldn't mean only spotlighting trauma.
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Michelangelo
Italian Artist
If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how gladly would I have put out the light in my eyes.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.
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Francis of Assisi
Italian Saint
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, Who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour; of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.
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Rumi
Poet
Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set your heart on a piece of earth, O simple one? Seek out the source which shines forever.
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Horace
Roman Poet
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess.
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Gordon Gee
American Educator
The notion of the large, massive public university that can exist in isolated splendor is dead.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.
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Robert Browning
English Poet
Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought.
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Rege-Jean Page
English Actor
We've all known how to smile since the beginning of time. We've all gotten married since the beginning of time. We've all had romance, glamour, and splendor. Representing that is incredibly important, because period drama for people who aren't white shouldn't mean only spotlighting trauma.
Quote examples
Michelangelo
Italian Artist
If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how gladly would I have put out the light in my eyes.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.
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Francis of Assisi
Italian Saint
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, Who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour; of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.
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Rumi
Poet
Sunlight fell upon the wall; the wall received a borrowed splendor. Why set your heart on a piece of earth, O simple one? Seek out the source which shines forever.
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Horace
Roman Poet
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess.
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Gordon Gee
American Educator
The notion of the large, massive public university that can exist in isolated splendor is dead.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.
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Robert Browning
English Poet
Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought.
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