SPLENDID, a. [L., to shine. See Plain.]
1. Properly, shining; very bright; as a splendid sun. Hence,
2. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as a splendid palace; a splendid procession; a splendid equipage; a splendid feast or entertainment.
3. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; as a splendid victory.
4. Illustrious; famous; celebrated; as a splendid reputation.
