English word splendid comes from Latin splendeo, Latin splendere, Latin -idus ((suffix forming verbs) tending to.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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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. |