Splendour/ˈsplendər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Beauty Use 'splendour' to describe breathtaking natural scenes or phenomena. I was overwhelmed by the splendour of the northern lights. Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense Apply 'splendour' metaphorically to describe something that stands out impressively. Her voice has the splendour of a great opera diva. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact 'Splendour' is used to express strong positive emotions towards something grand. Everyone gazed in awe at the splendour of the cathedral.