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magnificent

[mag-nif-uh-suhnt]

adjective

  1. making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc..

    a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
    Antonyms: ,
  2. extraordinarily fine; superb.

    a magnificent opportunity; magnificent weather.

  3. noble; sublime.

    a magnificent poem.

  4. (usually initial capital letter)(formerly used as a title of some rulers) great; grand.

    Lorenzo the Magnificent.

  5. lavishly munificent; extravagant.

    a magnificent inheritance.



magnificent

/ æɡˈɪɪəԳ /

adjective

  1. splendid or impressive in appearance

  2. superb or very fine

  3. (esp of ideas) noble or elevated

  4. archaicgreat or exalted in rank or action

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • magnificently adverb
  • magnificentness noun
  • supermagnificent adjective
  • supermagnificently adverb
  • ˈԾھԳٲԱ noun
  • ˈԾھԳٱ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of magnificent1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin magnificent-, stem of magnificentior “grander,” comparative of magnificus magnific
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Word History and Origins

Origin of magnificent1

C16: from Latin magnificentio more splendid; irregular comparative of magnificus great in deeds; see magnific
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Synonym Study

Magnificent, gorgeous, splendid, superb are terms of high admiration and all are used informally in weak exaggeration. Something that is magnificent is beautiful, princely, grand, or ostentatious: a magnificent display of paintings; a magnificent view of the harbor. That which is gorgeous moves one to admiration by the richness and (often colorful) variety of its effects: a gorgeous array of handsome gifts. That which is splendid is dazzling or impressive in its brilliance, radiance, or excellence: splendid jewels; a splendid body of scholars. That which is superb is above others in, or is of the highest degree of, excellence, elegance, or (less often, today) grandeur: a superb concert; superb wines.
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We sat down to talk in a room with one of Europe's most serene views: the tranquillity of Lake Geneva and the magnificent sprawl of the Mont-Blanc massif.

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The famous phrase "the game is about glory" echoes around the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before every game as a call to arms and the club's mission statement.

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The plants spread out and run wild with large green leaves and magnificent five-pointed, edible, yellow blossoms.

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She also invited a dazzling array of soloists specializing in Western and Korean instruments as well as the magnificent Ensemble TIMF, which joined the L.A.

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“These magnificent animals have immense value because they help keep nature wild and healthy, and that ultimately benefits humans as well.”

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