SPLENDIFEROUS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

splendiferous

adjective

Definition of splendiferous

as in gorgeous

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Recent Examples of splendiferous 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendiferous

Adjective

That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.

— Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
The clothes are a new bohemian story, where an unbothered and gritty vibe intersects with luxury and sumptuous structure.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of sumptuous

Adjective

This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

The pinnacle of Napoleon III architecture, the resplendent Palais Garnier opera house is opulent from every angle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence.

— Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

Definition of resplendent

Adjective

Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Everything about the palatial Southern California retreat exudes Italian grandeur and classic elegance.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026