🇬🇧🇨🇳 splendid - 灿烂 : English Lesson

Meaning of "splendid" ("灿烂"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Splendid means really, really good in a big, shiny way—so beautiful, impressive, or wonderful that it makes you say “WOW!” instead of just “nice.”

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The robot I built was so splendid it did my homework, then complained it was too easy.

Our teacher gave a splendid smile, the kind that says, “I’m proud of you, but please stop tap-dancing on the desk.”

The library was splendidly quiet, except for my stomach making dinosaur noises.

The science fair volcano erupted in such splendid style that even the principal yelled, “Do it again!”

Peacocks spread their splendid tail feathers to impress others.

At dawn, Lena opened the window to a splendid sky. The sea was splendid, smooth and blue. A small boat looked splendid in light. She set a tea cup on the table and smiled at the splendid cake her friend had baked. They sat quietly, hands warm — the morning felt splendid, and they laughed.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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