Splendid etymology

English

English word splendid comes from Latin splendeo, Latin splendere, Latin -idus ((suffix forming verbs) tending to.)

Etymology of splendid

Detailed word origin of splendid

Dictionary entry Language Definition
splendeo Latin (lat) (figuratively) I am bright, distinguished or illustrious.. I shine, glitter, gleam, glisten; I am bright.
splendere Latin (lat)
-idus Latin (lat) (suffix forming verbs) tending to.
splendidus Latin (lat) Distinguished, noble, illustrious. Splendid, bright, glittering.
splendid English (en) Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous. Brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard.

Words with the same origin as splendid

Descendants of -idus

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