The word "splendour" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe something that is very impressive and grand. For example: "The sights, sounds and smells of the city all combined together to create an atmosphere of splendour."
Oh, the exuberant confidence of it — the splendour!
The general splendour is gravely threatened by some bum notes.
£50m has been spent on restoring the Grace II* listed building to its Edwardian splendour, adapted to the 21st century, with the blessing of the theatre heritage watchdog The Theatres Trust and English Heritage.
Opulent clock towers, grand halls, building facades covered in splendour and stone.
Or that Scotland, avid participant for over two centuries in the splendour and folly of empire, as the opulent houses near Glasgow and the Indian cemeteries full of young Campbells attest, should now wish to disown its senior partner.
But with its epic revival, Datong would regain its Ming dynasty splendour, building on the geometric layout that had survived from then.
En route, experience the splendour of the Carretera Austral in Chile and the starkly beautiful Ruta 40 in Argentina.
Formed from the remains of a volcano, the panoramic splendour of Arthur's Seat is worth the climb, with views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth to Fife.
Visit in summer for hiking, rafting, fishing and rock climbing; in winter, some roads and trails are closed but there is the chance to enjoy the quiet splendour of the landscape without the crowds.
Budget options on the French Riviera have never quite matched the splendour of their setting, largely owing to the no-frills, hospitality-light approach of the French Youth Hostel Association (FUAJ).
Its size and splendour (together with an extraordinary collection of paintings, ornamental gardens and an enthusiasm to welcome visitors) have made it synonymous with the Peak park.
