splendiferous

adjective

splen·​dif·​er·​ous splen-ˈdi-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce splendiferous (audio)
Synonyms of splendiferousnext
: extraordinarily or showily impressive
splendiferously adverb
splendiferousness noun

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As is true of most Cameron movies, the splendiferous visuals are counterbalanced by often thudding dialogue. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2022 The play finishes with one last surprising illusion and one splendiferous profusion of music, and costuming by Dominique Fawn Hill. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023 More splendiferous even than the Kravitz Center ballroom, where the president recently took to a Forum Club of the Palm Beaches podium. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 In a show where style becomes substance, Qween Jean’s costume designs offer one splendiferous fashion after another, topped by stunning hair and wig designs by Nikiya Mathis. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 During the late-19th-century period depicted, New York City and Newport alike were grand, blank canvases upon which the wealthy were able to erect massive and splendiferous testaments to their liquidity. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

splendor + -i- + -ferous

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of splendiferous was in 1843

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“Splendiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendiferous. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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splendiferous

adjective
splen·​dif·​er·​ous splen-ˈdif-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce splendiferous (audio)
: splendid sense 1

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