/ Dictionary / Index S splendor: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: splen•dor Pronunciation: (splen'dur), [key] — n. brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace. an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur: the splendor of the coronation. grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction: the splendor of ancient Greek architecture. great brightness; brilliant light or luster. —v.t. to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn. —v.i. to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: splendor (Thesaurus) splendiferous splenectomy Related Content Daily Word Quiz: meritocracy Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language