Webster's English Dictionarysplendid a. [L. splendidus, fr. splendere shine; cf. Lith. splendti: 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. ()
