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splendiferous

[splen-dif-er-uhs] / splɛnˈdɪf ər əs /
ADJECTIVE
gaudy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant flashy garish jazzy ostentatious showy snazzy splashy
STRONG
chichi crude gay gross pizazz screaming tinsel
WEAK
blatant brazen catchpenny chintzy coarse flaunting florid froufrou glaring gussied up kitschy loud meretricious obtrusive pretentious putting on the ritz raffish ritzy tasteless tawdry
Antonyms
STRONGEST
modest normal plain simple tasteful
WEAK
calm drab dull refined sophisticated
ADJECTIVE
gorgeous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attractive bright brilliant colorful dazzling delightful elegant exquisite glorious good-looking handsome impressive lavish lovely luxurious opulent pleasing ravishing splendid stunning sublime sumptuous superb
WEAK
beaut centerfold dream drop-dead easy on the eyes enjoyable fine flamboyant foxy gaudy glittering grand imposing knockout lulu luxuriant ostentatious plush pulchritudinous resplendent showy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
awful bad crude dark depressed drab dreary dull homely horrible inferior insignificant normal ordinary poor second-rate small stupid typical ugly unattractive unaware unhappy unintelligent
WEAK
undesirable
ADJECTIVE
resplendent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blazing brilliant dazzling gleaming glittering glorious gorgeous luminous lustrous magnificent splendid sublime
WEAK
beaming effulgent flaming glossy glowing irradiant proud refulgent shining shiny splendorous superb
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad dark dull poor ugly
WEAK
cloudy gloomy withering
ADJECTIVE
showy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
classy garish gaudy ornate ostentatious pretentious sensational splashy
WEAK
bling dashing flash glaring hotdog jazzy loud luxurious meretricious opulent overdone overwrought peacocky pompous resplendent screaming snazzy sumptuous swank tawdry tinsel tony
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior modest plain simple
WEAK
dismal drab gloomy moderate restrained
ADJECTIVE
splendid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baroque beautiful bright brilliant dazzling elegant glittering gorgeous grand imposing impressive lavish lustrous magnificent marvelous ornate rich splashy sumptuous superb
WEAK
beaming costly fab fat flamboyant glowing grandiose mad magnifico plush posh radiant refulgent resplendent solid-gold splendrous swanky
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common dark dull homely inferior insignificant low normal offensive ordinary paltry plain poor stupid typical ugly unaware unimportant unimpressive unintelligent weak
WEAK
drab humble regular shabby shoddy usual
ADJECTIVE
splendid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirable brilliant distinguished exceptional exquisite fantastic glorious gorgeous grand great heroic impressive magnificent marvelous outstanding remarkable sublime superb superlative wonderful
WEAK
celebrated divine eminent fine first-class matchless peerless premium proud rare renowned resplendent royal splendorous sterling supreme transcendent unparalleled unsurpassed very good
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common contemptible conventional dull expected inferior insignificant little low normal ordinary paltry plain poor regular second-rate shameful small stupid typical ugly unexceptional unimportant unimpressive unknown unremarkable usual weak
WEAK
drab humble shabby shoddy
ADJECTIVE
splurgy
Synonyms
WEAK
classy dashing flamboyant flash garish gaudy glaring jazzy loud luxurious meretricious opulent ornate ostentatious overdone overwrought peacocky pompous pretentious resplendent screaming sensational snazzy splashy sumptuous swank tawdry tinsel tony
ADJECTIVE
sublime
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abstract divine exalted glorious gorgeous heavenly superb transcendent
STRONG
dynamite elevated imposing
WEAK
august eminent grand high holy ideal lofty majestic noble outrageous proud resplendent sacred spiritual splendorous stately super the most too much transcendental
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad inferior
WEAK
lowly poor second-rate secondary
ADJECTIVE
sumptuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awe-inspiring beautiful deluxe elegant extravagant gorgeous grand lavish luscious luxuriant magnificent opulent palatial plush posh superb swank
WEAK
costly dear expensive grandiose imposing impressive out of this world pompous prodigal profuse red-carpet rich ritzy ultra upholstered
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad barren destitute economical homely inferior offensive plain poor small ugly unimpressive
WEAK
mean wanting
ADJECTIVE
superb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirable best breathtaking elegant exquisite fine glorious gorgeous great magnificent marvelous outstanding solid splendid stunning sublime superior superlative
WEAK
august choice elevated exalted grand lofty majestic matchless noble optimal optimum peerless prime proud resplendent splendorous standout state-of-the-art super unrivaled very best
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad contemptible crude homely humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular rough shameful ugly unrefined
WEAK
second-rate
ADJECTIVE
tasteful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beautiful charming classy delicate elegant exquisite graceful handsome pleasing plush restrained stylish subdued tasty
WEAK
aesthetically pleasing artistic chaste classical cultivated cultured delectable discriminating esthetic fastidious fine gratifying harmonious in good taste polished posh precise pure quiet rich savory smart snazzy spiffy swank unaffected unobtrusive uptown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
crude homely inelegant inferior offensive plain poor repulsive rough ugly unattractive unfashionable unstylish
WEAK
tasteless unrefined unsophisticated

Example Sentences

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The sprawling, splendiferous, aging metropolis is not an easy place to manage and it humbles all its would-be saviors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

And Mangold will premiere, as he says, “a more splendiferous project” than his minimalist debut.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023

The play finishes with one last surprising illusion and one splendiferous profusion of music, and costuming by Dominique Fawn Hill.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

“Wealth piled on wealth, wonder on wonder in a stunning, splendiferous pyramid of ostentation.”

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2020

“Hearty and splendiferous congratulations to you all,” he said without any of his usual zip.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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