Vad Àr splendid? Vad Àr splendid? Brilliant with light or color; radiant: a splendid field of poppies. Imposing by reason of showiness or grandeur; magnificent: splendid costumes. Admired by many; illustrious: splendid achievements. Admirable for boldness or purity; surpassing: splendid character. Very good or satisfying; praiseworthy: a splendid performance in the examinations.