Definition of
Gorgeous
The first step that we are going to take to know the meaning of the term splendid is to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can state that it derives from Latin, exactly from “splendidus”, which can be translated as “brilliant” and that it is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language:
-The verb “splendere”, which means “to shine”.
-The suffix “-idus”, which is used to indicate “quality”.
He adjective gorgeous is used to qualify that which is excellent, grandiose or sublime. how splendid is ideal or is close to it. For example: “This hotel is splendid! It offers all the comforts and many luxurious details”, “It’s a splendid day, let’s go for a walk in the open air”, “The Spanish tennis player played a splendid match and managed to reach the final of the tournament”.
Among the synonyms of splendid we find words such as magnificent, ostentatious, radiant, superb or magnificent. However, on the contrary, among its antonyms, terms such as humble, simple or modest stand out.
When something is rated splendid, it gets a positive feedback. A splendid restaurantto cite one case, is one that stands out for its meal, its setting and its attention. To the establishment that, on the other hand, offers poor quality food, has no decoration and has unfriendly waiters, nobody would describe it as splendid.
A splendid person, on the other hand, it looks resplendent. He splendid guy stands out for its appearance, reflecting happiness or wellness: “Don Jorge is splendid today because his grandchildren will visit him”, “You look very good! You look splendid”, “The actress was splendid two months after her divorce”.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that splendid is also used with a different meaning than the one mentioned. Thus, it is used to indicate that a person is very generous and not stingy at all, which is why he does not hesitate to share what he has with others or that he makes gifts without looking at the cost they have.
Starting from everything exposed in terms of this meaning, terms such as generous, selfless, altruistic, detached or generous, for example, are synonymous with that word. On the contrary, among its antonyms are stingy and stingy.
Internationally, it became known as splendid insulation to the foreign policy developed by the United Kingdom at the end of XIX century. Through this strategy, the British government decided not to enter into permanent alliances with other countries, confident that, in this way, he protected his interests. With splendid isolation, by not contracting fixed commitments with other nations, the United Kingdom it focused on maintaining its hegemony. in april of 1904when he signed a treaty with France to regulate colonial expansion (known as cordial understanding), the policy of splendid isolation came to an end.
In addition to everything indicated, we cannot ignore the existence of a drink that bears in its name precisely the term that concerns us now. We are referring to the brandy Espléndido Garvey, which is a native of the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Cádiz and which stands out both for being traditional and for having aromas similar to the well-known sherry.