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With this sense of the splendour of our experience and of its awful brevity, gathering all we are into one desperate effort to see and touch, we shall hardly have time to make theories about the things we see and touch.
Walter Pater

Meaning of "splendour" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPLENDOUR

splendour  [ˈsplɛndə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPLENDOUR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Splendour is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPLENDOUR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of splendour in the English dictionary

The definition of splendour in the dictionary is the state or quality of being splendid.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPLENDOUR


agenda
əˈdʒɛndə
bartender
ˈbɑːˌtɛndə
bender
ˈbɛndə
blender
ˈblɛndə
defender
dɪˈfɛndə
entender
ɪnˈtɛndə
extender
ɪkˈstɛndə
fazenda
fəˈzɛndə
fender
ˈfɛndə
gender
ˈdʒɛndə
hacienda
ˌhæsɪˈɛndə
lender
ˈlɛndə
moneylender
ˈmʌnɪˌlɛndə
pretender
prɪˈtɛndə
render
ˈrɛndə
slender
ˈslɛndə
surrender
səˈrɛndə
tender
ˈtɛndə
transgender
ˌtrænzˈdʒɛndə
Venda
ˈvɛndə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPLENDOUR

splenative
splendent
splendid
splendidly
splendidness
splendidous
splendiferous
splendiferously
splendiferousness
splendorous
splendrous
splenectomies
splenectomise
splenectomize
splenectomy
splenetic
splenetical
splenetically
splenial
splenial bone

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPLENDOUR

ardour
body odour
candour
dour
malodour
odour
pandour
pompadour
sun in splendour
troubadour
uncandour

Synonyms and antonyms of splendour in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SPLENDOUR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «splendour» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of splendour

Translation of «splendour» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPLENDOUR

Find out the translation of splendour to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of splendour from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «splendour» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

壮美的外观
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esplendor
570 millions of speakers

English

splendour
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैभव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

روعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

великолепие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esplendor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাঁকজমক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

splendeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kemegahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pracht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

素晴らしさ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaluwihan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

huy hoàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறப்புகளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शोभा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

görkem
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

splendore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przepych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пишність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

splendoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεγαλείο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

glans
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of splendour

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPLENDOUR»

The term «splendour» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.460 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPLENDOUR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «splendour» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «splendour» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about splendour

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4 QUOTES WITH «SPLENDOUR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word splendour.
1
Upamanyu Chatterjee
Amidst one's daily clutter, one doesn't usually reflect on the splendour of being free because - naturally - one has to get on with the business of living.
2
Michelangelo
If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how gladly would I have put out the light in my eyes.
3
Pippa Middleton
There is no real need for decorations when throwing a barbecue party - let the summer garden, in all its vibrant and luscious splendour, speak for itself.
4
Walter Pater
With this sense of the splendour of our experience and of its awful brevity, gathering all we are into one desperate effort to see and touch, we shall hardly have time to make theories about the things we see and touch.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPLENDOUR»

Discover the use of splendour in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to splendour and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sunne in Splendour
Filled with the sights and sounds of battle, the customs and love of daily life, the rigours and dangers of Court politics and the touching concerns of very real men and women, The Sunne in Splendour is a richly coloured tapestry of ...
Sharon Penman, 2012
2
Honor's Splendour
This classic medieval romance from New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood is a fan favorite—a beautiful lady needs rescue from a knight in shining armor, and gets an alpha warrior instead.
Julie Garwood, 2010
3
Seasons of Splendour: Tales, Myths and Legends of India
Superb retelling of traditional tales from Hindu epics. Lavishly illustrated by Michael Foreman. Age 9+ 192 pages
Madhur Jaffrey, 1992
4
Awful Splendour: A Fire History of Canada
The choices Canadians have made says a great deal about their national character. Awful Splendour narrates the history of this grand saga. It will interest geographers, historians, and members of the fire community.
Stephen J. Pyne, 2011
5
Coin Splendour: A Journey Into the Past
Many Traces Of Human Development Can Also Be Seen On Them. This Small Volume Is An Attempt To Show What Coins Can Teach Us As Documents Of History, Monuments Of Art And Artifacts Of Our National Heritage.
Prasanna Rao Bandela, 2003
6
The Splendour of Himalayan Art and Culture
This Book Covers The Art, Architecture And Cultural Aspects Of Himachal Pradesh. References Have Also Been Made To Basohli, Tammu, Manket Etc. As The Pahari Art Of Miniature Paintings Had Its Own Legacy In These Erstwhile Kingdoms.
Aśoka Jeratha, 1995
7
Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour
Davern reached out to his old friend Marti Rulli, and little by little, at his own emotional pace, he revealed the details of his years in Wood's employ, of the fateful weekend that Natalie died, and of the events following her death that ...
Marti Rulli, Dennis Davern, 2014
8
As Music and Splendour
Set in the 1880s and '90s, As Music and Splendour tells the story of two young Irish girls who are sent to Rome for training as opera singers.
Kate O'Brien, 2005
9
City of Sin and Splendour: Writings on Lahore
It is also the city of poets, the city of love, longing, sin and splendour. This anthology brings together verse and prose: essays, stories, chronicles and profiles by people who have shared a relationship with Lahore.
Bapsi Sidhwa, 2005
10
This Wretched Splendour
A full-length stageplay in two acts.
Rebecca Wilby, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPLENDOUR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term splendour is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Azealia Banks Now Hates Splendour In The Grass Too
Having slammed Aussie punters as “violent and belligerent”, Banks has now turned her attention to the organisers of Splendour In The Grass. As Tone Deaf ... «Tone Deaf, Jul 15»
2
Music lovers endure mud at Splendour in the Grass; police praise …
Meanwhile, Splendour in the Grass co-producer Jessica Ducrou said the rain was annoying but the crowds were determined to keep partying. "It has ... certainly ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
3
Australia's Liz Cambage dropped from Olympic qualifiers after …
But the 23-year-old instead went to Splendour in the Grass in Byron Bay. As a result, she was dropped from the squad – meaning she will miss this week's ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Major police operation to target drugs at Splendour festival
"We will take appropriate action against anyone who chooses to commit crime, breach Splendour's terms and conditions, or behave in an offensive manner.". «Northern Star, Jul 15»
5
Cemetery of Splendour review: a very calm sort of hysteria
Cemetery of Splendour has that unmistakable blend of an almost clinical reality and rationality with spirituality and mysticism. There is no incidental music; ... «The Guardian, May 15»
6
Everything Everything Splendour 2015 Sideshows
We're set to get a whole lot more Everything Everything this July with the band announcing two headline shows on top of their appearance at Splendour In The ... «Music Feeds, Apr 15»
7
Splendour 2015: Tickets, Camping & Info
Tickets for this year's mammoth Splendour In The Grass festival are right at this moment on sale, as punters prepare themselves to see over 100 acts set to take ... «Music Feeds, Apr 15»
8
Splendour In The Grass 2015 Lineup
After weeks, months even, of speculation, and a last-minute “leak”, the official Splendour In The Grass 2015 lineup is here for reals, with over 100 acts set to take ... «Music Feeds, Apr 15»
9
Has The Splendour 2015 Lineup Just Leaked?
Just shortly after the organisers announced the official lineup for Splendour In The Grass 2015 will be arriving next week, savvy Twitter users may have spotted a ... «Music Feeds, Apr 15»
10
Royal Caribbean to say goodbye to Splendour of the Seas
Royal Caribbean is saying sayonara to yet another of its older vessels. The 23-ship company today announced the 19-year-old Splendour of the Seas will leave ... «USA TODAY, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Splendour [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/splendour>. May 2024 ».
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