splendid

splendid
splen|did [ `splendıd ] adjective FORMAL **
very impressive or very good: WONDERFUL:
She is a splendid painter.
You have a splendid opportunity to do something different and original.
I think a party is a splendid idea!
a. used about something that is impressive and beautiful to look at:
The huge windows gave us a splendid view of the grounds.
a splendid building/boulevard
A splendid buffet was laid out along a 30-foot table.
b. used about a period of time that is very enjoyable or pleasant:
We had a splendid time in Nice.
c. MAINLY BRITISH SPOKEN used for saying that you are pleased about something or think it is good:
I'll be there at 4:00. Oh, splendid!
in splendid isolation BRITISH OFTEN HUMOROUS
used for saying that someone or something is kept separate from other things or people in a way that makes them seem special
╾ splen|did|ly adverb

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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