Word of the week

Published December 24, 2016

Words are very powerful — so become empowered by enhancing your vocabulary!

Splendiferous

Adjective (informal, humorous) Meaning: Splendid

Examples:

“After about an hour or so my super splendiferous friend Beverly came along to help.”

“But that’s the price of a flat in Manchester or a splendiferous car!”

“Dozens of copies of the paper were sent via TNT, the courier, to arrive in time for a splendiferous dinner and prize-giving.”

“Back in our seventh floor hotel room, the view from our window was now illuminated — and yet more splendiferous.”

Origin: Mid 19th century: formed irregularly from splendour.

Published in Dawn, Young World, December 24th, 2016

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