The first step we are going to take to know the meaning of the term splendid is to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can state that it derives from Latin, exactly from "splendidus", which can be translated as "brilliant" and that it is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language:
-The verb «splendere», which means «to shine».
-The suffix "-ides", which is used to indicate "quality."
The adjective splendid is used to describe that which is excellent, great or sublime . The splendid is ideal or close to it. For example: «This hotel is splendid! It offers all the comforts and numerous luxurious details" , "It's a splendid day, let's go for a walk in the fresh air" , "The Spanish tennis player played a splendid match and managed to reach the final of the tournament" .
Among the synonyms of splendid we find words such as magnificent, ostentatious, radiant, superb or magnificent. However, on the contrary, its antonyms include terms such as humble, simple or modest.
When something is rated splendid, it gets a positive rating . A splendid restaurant , to cite one case, is one that stands out for its food , its atmosphere and its attention. No one would describe the establishment that, on the other hand, offers poor quality food, lacks decoration and has unfriendly waiters, as splendid.
A splendid person , on the other hand, looks resplendent. The splendid individual stands out for his appearance, reflecting joy or well-being: «Don Jorge is splendid today because his grandchildren will visit him» , «How good you look! "You look splendid" , "The actress looked splendid two months after her divorce" .
In the same way, we cannot ignore that splendid is also used with another meaning different from the one mentioned. Thus, it is used to indicate that a person is very generous and not stingy at all, hence they do not hesitate to share what they have with others or that they give gifts without looking at the cost they have.
Based on everything explained regarding this meaning, terms such as generous, selfless, altruistic, selfless or giving, for example, are synonymous with that word. On the contrary, its antonyms include mean and stingy.
In the international arena, the foreign policy developed by the United Kingdom at the end of the 19th century was known as splendid isolation . Through this strategy, the British government decided not to make permanent alliances with other countries , confident that, in this way, it would protect its interests. With splendid isolation, by not making fixed commitments with other nations, the United Kingdom focused on maintaining its hegemony. In April 1904 , when he signed a treaty with France to regulate colonial expansion (known as Entente cordiale ), the policy of splendid isolation came to an end.
In addition to everything indicated, we cannot ignore the existence of a drink that has in its name precisely the term that concerns us now. We are referring to the Spléndido Garvey brandy, which comes from the Cádiz city of Jerez de la Frontera and stands out both for being traditional and for having aromas similar to the well-known sherry.