🇬🇧🇪🇸 splendor - esplendor : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "splendor" ("esplendor"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
“Splendor” means a kind of beauty or greatness that is so bright, fancy, or wonderful that people stop and stare. It’s used when something looks extra special, like a shining palace, a huge colorful sunset, or a royal parade with shining decorations. When there is splendor, everything looks grand, impressive, and full of wow-factor, not just a little bit nice.
The splendor of the wedding cake vanished the moment Uncle Joe sneezed all over the frosting.
The splendor of the royal ball was interrupted when the royal pants split during the royal dance.
The splendor of my new haircut vanished when the wind turned it into a bird’s nest on my head.
The mountain’s snowy splendor was amazing, though my toes disagreed and froze in protest.
The splendor of our family photo was ruined by Dad blinking, Mom sneezing, and me eating a sandwich in the background.
At dawn, the child climbed the hill and saw the lake's gold light. Splendor poured into the valley; birds fell silent. Splendor shone on old stones and wild flowers. Splendor made the child's small hands spread wide. Splendor sat like a warm coat on the world. The child laughed and cried, holding the moment of splendor.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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