splendour

/ ˈsplɛndə; ˈsplɛndrəs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being splendid
2. sun in splendour
   heraldry a representation of the sun with rays and a human face

Derived Forms

• ˈsplendorous, adjective

Example Sentences

The rays of the ascending sun were bright upon it: and the superb palace of the Spanish kings shone in its fullest splendour.

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And he forgot his lesser self in this crowded atmosphere of ancient divinities and old-world splendour.

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It is true that they wanted the picturesque splendour of ancient warfare.

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Only the western heavens, where the sun sank in a red mass of ominous splendour, was alive with energy.

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The Sultan declared he could never receive the Governor with such splendour, but he wanted him to promise to return his visit.

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