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magnificent
adjective mag·nif·i·cent \-sənt\
: very beautiful or impressive : very great
Full 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>
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>
5
: exceptionally fine <a magnificent day>
— mag·nif·i·cent·ly adverb
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First Known Use of MAGNIFICENT
15th century
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Synonym Discussion of MAGNIFICENT
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>.
MAGNIFICENT Defined for Kids
magnificent
adjective mag·nif·i·cent \mag-ˈni-fə-sənt\
Definition of MAGNIFICENT for Kids
: very beautiful or impressive <a magnificent view>
— mag·nif·i·cent·ly adverb
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