different between splendid vs ravishing

English

Etymology

From Latin splendidus, from splendere (“to shine”) +? -idus (“adjective forming suffix”).

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /?spl?nd?d/
• Rhymes: -?nd?d

Adjective

splendid (comparative splendider or more splendid, superlative splendidest or most splendid)

1. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.

2. Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.

3. Brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard.
   • November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk

     Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.

Synonyms

• great
• magnificent
• marvellous

Derived terms

• splendidness
• splendid first strike

Related terms

• resplend
• resplendent
• splendor

Translations

Anagrams

• spindled

Romanian

Etymology

From French splendide, from Latin splendidus.

Adjective

splendid m or n (feminine singular splendid?, masculine plural splendizi, feminine and neuter plural splendide)

1. splendid

Declension

English

Adjective

ravishing (comparative more ravishing, superlative most ravishing)

1. Extremely beautiful

   Every time I get into a conversation with this ravishing girl, I want it to last forever.

   • 2011 Allen Gregory, "Pilot" (season 1, episode 1):

     Richard DeLongpre: Who did this to you?

     Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Possibly the most ravishing gal I've ever seen.

Derived terms

• ravishingly
• ravishingness

Translations

Verb

ravishing

1. present participle of ravish

Noun

ravishing (plural ravishings)

1. An act of ravishment.