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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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   The adjective magnificent describes something that has grandeur, like the magnificent Great Wall of China or the Pyramids, which usually inspire awe in the people who see them. The word magnificent comes from the 1510s, from the Old French word of the same spelling, meaning "doing great deeds."

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   adj. 1. Splendid in appearance; grand: a magnificent palace. See Synonyms at grand. 2. Grand or noble in thought or accomplishment; exalted: a magnificent notion. 3. Outstanding of its kind; excellent: a magnificent place for sailing.

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   B1. very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired: a magnificent view. a magnificent piece of writing. They live in a magnificent Tudor house. Synonyms. brilliant. glorious. splendid formal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. extremely pleasant, enjoyable, or likable. excellent The food was excellent, thank you.

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   4 days ago · 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.

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   Dictionary Meanings. Magnificent Definition. măg-nĭfĭ-sənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Beautiful in a grand or stately way; rich or sumptuous, as in construction, decoration, form, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Exalted. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmagnificent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.

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   Synonyms for MAGNIFICENT: glorious, epic, majestic, imposing, massive, proud, impressive, grand; Antonyms of MAGNIFICENT: humble, modest, unimpressive, ordinary, common, lowly, unprepossessing, average