Shining; brilliant; specifically, in entomology, having brilliant metallic colors; splendent.Brilliant; dazzling; gorgeous; sumptuous: as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession.Conspicuous; illustrious; grand; heroic; brilliant; noble; glorious: as, a splendid victory; a splendid reputation.Very fine; excellent; extremely good: as, a splendid chance to make a fortune.Synonyms Magnificent, Superb, etc. See grand.Eminent, remarkable, distinguished, famous.