splendiferous

[ splen-dif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. splendid; magnificent; fine.

splendiferous

/ splɛnˈdɪfərəs /

adjective

1. facetious.
   grand; splendid

   a really splendiferous meal

Derived Forms

• splenˈdiferously, adverb
• splenˈdiferousness, noun

Other Words From

• splen·difer·ous·ly adverb
• splen·difer·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of splendiferous¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin splendōrifer brightness-bearing ( splendor, -fer, -ous; loss of -or probably by shift of stress, syncope, and dissimilation) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of splendiferous¹

C15: from Medieval Latin splendiferus, from Latin splendor radiance + ferre to bring

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post

It is, in a word, an accomplishment to satisfy practically all beholders, and especially those who consider a splendiferous film musical one of the best reasons for attending a theater.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature

They grew from hole-in-the-wall dime joints into splendiferous Versailleses with popcorn, places that looked as though they would outlast the Pyramids.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attractive
• bright
• brilliant
• colorful
• dazzling
• delightful
• elegant
• exquisite
• glorious
• good-looking
• handsome
• impressive
• lavish
• lovely
• luxurious
• opulent
• pleasing
• ravishing
• splendid
• stunning