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

“Compact yet beautifully expansive, Orbital invites us to observe the Earth’s splendour, whilst reflecting on the individual and collective value of every human life,” the Booker Prize judges wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Once tipped as a future world leader by Time magazine, Jay was later installed in splendour as Her Majesty's ambassador to the US.

From BBC

With pomp and splendour, China has welcomed more than 50 Africans leaders to Beijing this week for a summit to strengthen ties at a time of increasing political and economic turmoil around the world.

From BBC

For the drama of election night, the splendour of the King’s Speech, ministers’ first moments behind closed doors, we’ve been with three of the most important figures of this new era: Reeves, the Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and the Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

From BBC

Charles II used them to find details "to add lustre and splendour to the solemnity" of his crowning in 1661.

From BBC