Splen"did (?), a. [L. splendidus, fr. splendere shine; cf. Lith.
splendëti: cf. F. splendide.]
1. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
2. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
3. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated;
famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation.
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