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splendor
Used predicatively or as an exclamation to express that something is exceptionally beautiful, magnificent, or impressive. This use is rare and often elevated or poetic.
Der Anblick der blühenden Landschaft im Frühling war die reinste Pracht.
The sight of the blooming landscape in spring was pure splendor.
This adjectival use is a special form of the noun 'die Pracht' (splendor), which means 'Glanz' (shine/splendor) or 'Herrlichkeit' (glory/magnificence). Here the word is used like an adjective, but it is actually a noun.
Der Königspalast war von unglaublicher Pracht.
The royal palace was of incredible splendor.
'Pracht' (splendor) can only be used predicatively in this function, meaning after verbs like 'sein' (to be) or 'werden' (to become). It cannot stand before a noun.
Der Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer war einfach Pracht.
The sunset over the sea was simply splendor.
This use is rare and sounds elevated, poetic, or somewhat old-fashioned. It is hardly used in normal everyday language.
Die Rosen in ihrem Garten sind eine wahre Pracht.
The roses in her garden are a true splendor.
shine / splendor
Glanz refers to the impressive aura of an appearance. Pracht describes something as exceptionally beautiful or impressive and often has an elevated or poetic tone. Use Glanz for the effect or aura; Pracht can work for strong praise.
Nach der Restaurierung ist derselbe Saal eine wahre Pracht.
After the restoration, the same hall was truly magnificent.
Der restaurierte Saal hat seinen alten Glanz zurückgewonnen.
The restored hall had regained its former splendor.
