What does the cryptic crossword clue "Half-hearted resentment over dismal show (9)" mean?

The definition is "show". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPL (synonym="SPL") + EN (synonym="resentment") + DOUR (synonym="dismal") = SPLENDOUR; definition: "show" The answer is SPLENDOUR.

Half-hearted resentment over dismal show (9)

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