splendour

noun/ˈsplendə/CEFR C1

জাঁকজমক, ঐশ্বর্য

Meaning

Great beauty that attracts admiration.

Example sentences

  • The splendour of the old palace remains.পুরোনো প্রাসাদের জাঁকজমক এখনো আছে।
  • They married in great splendour.তাদের বিয়ে হয়েছিল দারুণ জাঁকজমকে।

A common mistake

The splendor of the hall took our breath away.→The splendour of the hall took our breath away.

Splendor is American. British English, which Bangladeshi exams follow, keeps the u: splendour, colour, honour.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: pageantry, opulence

Antonyms: plainness

Similar words, and what each means

  • pageantry

    জাঁকজমক, আড়ম্বর

    Splendid and colourful ceremonial display.

  • opulence

    ঐশ্বর্য, বিলাসিতা

    Great wealth shown in a luxurious way of living.

Other English words for “জাঁকজমক, ঐশ্বর্য”

  • pageantry

    Splendid and colourful ceremonial display.

  • opulence

    Great wealth shown in a luxurious way of living.

  • riches

    Large amounts of money and valuable possessions.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “splendour” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • জাঁকজমক, ঐশ্বর্য
    • • পোকা, কীট
    • • চুলা, রান্নার যন্ত্র; কুকার
    • • ভোট, নির্বাচন; জনমত জরিপ
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    জাঁকজমক, ঐশ্বর্য — splendour (noun) — জাঁকজমক, ঐশ্বর্য. Great beauty that attracts admiration.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “splendour”?

    • • pageantry
    • • marriage certificate
    • • surfeit
    • • falsehood
    Show the answer

    pageantry — pageantry — জাঁকজমক, আড়ম্বর. Splendid and colourful ceremonial display.

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