Splendid, a.
Etymology: [L. splendidus, fr. splendere shine; cf. Lith. splendëti: cf. F. splendide.]
1. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
2. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
3. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation.
Shades of meaning
Fernald has no entry of its own for splendid; he lists it under fine.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.