splendrous

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splen·dor

 (splĕn′dər)
n.
1. Great light or luster; brilliance.
2.
a. Magnificent appearance or display; grandeur.
b. Something grand or magnificent.
3. Great fame; glory.
[Middle English splendoure, from Old French splendour, from Latin splendor, from splendēre, to shine.]
splen′dor·ous, splen′drous (splĕn′drəs) adj.
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splendorous

or splendrous
adjective
Marked by extraordinary elegance, beauty, and splendor:
brilliant, glorious, gorgeous, magnificent, proud, resplendent, splendid.
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Add to this splendrous journey that your destination is the beautiful, quaint city of Bergen on the west coast of Norway, it is a trip well worth checking out at any time of year.
Sailing to Norway for a fjord fiesta
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