Splēn'did, a.

a. [Lat. splendidus, from splendere, to shine; Fr. splendide, It. splendido, Sp. esplendido.]

1. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
2. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession.
3. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation.