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magnificent

adjective
mag·​nif·​i·​cent | \ mag-ˈni-fÉ™-sÉ™nt How to pronounce magnificent (audio) , mÉ™g-\

Definition of magnificent

1 : great in deed or exalted in place —used only of former famous rulers Lorenzo the Magnificent
2 : marked by stately grandeur and lavishness a magnificent way of life The coronation was a magnificent sight.
3 : sumptuous in structure and adornment a magnificent cathedral broadly : strikingly beautiful or impressive a magnificent physique
4 : impressive to the mind or spirit : sublime magnificent prose know the truth for the magnificent purpose of becoming free— Philip Wylie
5 : exceptionally fine a magnificent day valley crops were magnificent that year— Julian Dana
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magnificently adverb

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grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity. a grand staircase magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste. magnificent paintings imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness. an imposing edifice stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement. the stately procession majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur. a majestic waterfall grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience grandiose hydroelectric projects but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration. grandiose schemes

Examples of magnificent in a Sentence

the magnificent cathedrals of Europe He gave a magnificent performance.

Recent Examples on the Web

 The music of both Woodstock, in particular, and the era, in general, was magnificent. — Los Angeles Times, "Calendar letters to the editor: Young Latinx musicians are carrying on a tradition," 30 Aug. 2019 The reigning champions were magnificent, putting down a marker that has rarely been seen on an opening weekend in any league ever since. — SI.com, "La Liga: 5 of the Best Opening Day Games History," 16 Aug. 2019 The right-hander was magnificent in a July 29 start vs. the Dodgers at Coors Field, giving up one run on three hits with six strikeouts over eight innings. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "Rockies’ Kyle Freeland taking small steps forward on comeback path," 15 Aug. 2019 The performance, by violinist Daniel Phillips, violist Tanner Menees, and cellist Alexander Hersh, was magnificent — emotionally gripping, precise in its execution, and bearing an unmistakable narrative shape even in its densest moments. — David Weininger, BostonGlobe.com, "Marvels from Schumann and Schoenberg at Marlboro Music Festival," 29 July 2019 Ospreay’s run in this summer’s G1 Climax has been magnificent, though his record (1-3) does not reflect that. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "The Week in Wrestling: Ring Veteran Savio Vega Ready to Make His Mark on MLW," 24 July 2019 But live, as the bounce and prance, pound and churn, as the rainbow confetti costumes come out, CHAI is magnificent. — Kevin Williams, chicagotribune.com, "Pitchfork Music Fest 2019: A dramatic day 2 brings disco, a marching band and matching outfits," 20 July 2019 The lodging is rustic, but the compound is tidy, and the views are magnificent. — National Geographic, "In search of the perfect cup of tea," 14 Mar. 2019 Be guided through two magnificent mansions, Marble House and The Breakers, then enjoy lunch at the Atlantic Resort. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 19 July 2019

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First Known Use of magnificent

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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magnificent

adjective
How to pronounce magnificent (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of magnificent

: very beautiful or impressive : very great

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magnificent

adjective
mag·​nif·​i·​cent | \ mag-ˈni-fÉ™-sÉ™nt How to pronounce magnificent (audio) \

Kids Definition of magnificent

: very beautiful or impressive a magnificent view

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magnificently adverb

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