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The word "splendid" in literature is employed to evoke both grandeur and excellence, whether in describing majestic architecture, notable achievements, or moments of personal brilliance. It often adorns buildings, feasts, and works of art—illustrated by its use in highlighting the brilliance of Pennsylvania Hall's design ([1]) and the ornate cupolas of a grand structure ([2])—while also celebrating human endeavors, as in a triumphant expedition ([3]) or heroic aspirations ([4]). In other contexts, "splendid" underscores character and creative expression, such as in the praise of genius ([5]) or in vivid portrayals of sumptuous halls ([6]). Even mundane subjects can be elevated to an ideal status or serve to sustain a whimsical tone, ensuring the word's versatility in capturing both an aura of magnificence and a touch of irony.
  1. Pennsylvania Hall was one of the most commodious and splendid buildings in the city, scientifically ventilated and brilliantly lighted with gas.
    — from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I
  2. Splendid gilded cupolas rose over the roof, and between the pillars that surrounded the whole building stood life-like statues of marble.
    — from Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by H. C. Andersen
  3. His third expedition was still more splendid and important than the two former.
    — from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
  4. I want to do something splendid before I go into my castle, something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead.
    — from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
  5. We hold that the most wonderful and splendid proof of genius is a great poem produced in a civilized age.
    — from Familiar QuotationsA Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced toTheir Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature
  6. The emperor had precious cloths spread out from the Gold Tower to Laktjarna, which is the name of the emperor's most splendid hall.
    — from Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson

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