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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : splen-der |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsplɛn dər |
Definition of splendor
Origin :- mid-15c., from Middle French esplendour, from Latin splendor "brilliance," from splendere "be bright, shine" (see splendid).
- noun radiance, glory
- Now, far be it from us to belittle the splendor of this scientific vision.
- Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
- The vegetation was extravagant in its luxuriance and splendor.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- The virility of a country is worth more than the splendor of its monuments.
- Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
- But no one thought of this; all were too much overcome by the splendor of the Major's presence.
- Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The splendor of the empire under Napoleon had no attractions for him.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 » by Various
- The splendor of this creation transcends all attempts of interpretation in language.
- Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting
- The splendor of these salons, indeed, quite exceeds description.
- Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting
- She neither is to be dazzled by the splendor nor excited by the ambitions of the great world.
- Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
- There were those found who could not endure the splendor of his success; these calumniated.
- Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) » by Various
- The kingdom of Granada was now at the height of its splendor.
- Extract from : « A Short History of Spain » by Mary Platt Parmele
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