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   Mag·nif·i·cent

   /maɡˈnifəsənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking: "a dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains" Similar splendidspectacularimpressivestrikingglorioussuperbmajesticawesomeawe-inspiringbreathtakingsumptuousresplendentgrandimpressiveimposingmonumentalpalatialnobleproudstatelyexaltedroyalregalkinglyimperialprincelyopulentfineluxuriouslavishrichbrilliantradiantdazzlingbeautifulelegantgorgeouselevatedtranscendentinformal:splendiferousritzyposhrare:splendaciousmagnoliousOpposite uninspiringmodesttawdrycheap
   • 2. very good; excellent: "she paid tribute to their magnificent efforts" Similar admirablefinegreatwonderfulnotablemasterlyskillfulvirtuososplendidexcellentimpressivefinecoruscatingmarvelouswonderfultremendousinformal:superterrificglorioussuperbstellarbrilliantgreatsupercalifragilisticexpialidociousamazeballsout of this world(like) a million dollarsOpposite feebleweakpoorweak

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin magnificent- ‘making great’, based on magnus ‘great’.

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   • There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word magnificent, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word magnificent? How is the word magnificent pronounced? Where does the word magnificent come from?

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   Where did the word magnificent come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for is from before 1460, in . magnificent is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French magnificent. Magnificat, n. Old English–

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   • Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old magnificent quotes, magnificent sayings, and magnificent proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources. Life is so magical, mysterious, magnificent, and peaceful. Debasish Mridha Own your magnificence. The world needs your brilliance and grace.

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   making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery. Synonyms: sublime, exquisite, opulent, sumptuous, majestic. Antonyms: poor, modest. extraordinarily fine; superb: a magnificent opportunity; magnificent weather. noble; sublime: a magnificent poem.

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   adjective. uk / mæɡˈnɪfɪs ə nt / us. Add to word list. B1. very good or very beautiful: a magnificent view. magnificently. adverb. (Definition of magnificent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of magnificent. in Chinese (Traditional) 極好的, 壯麗的, 令人羨慕的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 极好的, 壮丽的, 令人羡慕的…

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   magnificent. adjective. /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/. /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/. extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise synonym splendid. The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building. She looked magnificent in her wedding dress. You've all done a magnificent job. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

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   magnificent meaning, definition, what is magnificent: very good or beautiful, and very impress...: Learn more.

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   adjective. making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery. extraordinarily fine; superb: a magnificent opportunity; magnificent weather. noble; sublime: a magnificent poem.

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   What does the word magnificent mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word magnificent, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word magnificent? About 10 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

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   in English. magnificent. Thesaurus > extremely pleasant, enjoyable, or likable > magnificent. These are words and phrases related to magnificent. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of magnificent.