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   magnificent

   /maɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive: "a dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains" Similar splendidspectacularimpressivestrikingglorioussuperbmajesticawesomeawe-inspiringbreathtakingsumptuousresplendentgrandimpressiveimposingmonumentalpalatialnobleproudstatelyexaltedroyalregalkinglyimperialprincelyopulentfineluxuriouslavishrichbrilliantradiantdazzlingbeautifulelegantgorgeouselevatedtranscendentinformal:splendiferousritzyposhrare:splendaciousmagnoliousOpposite uninspiringmodesttawdrycheap
   • 2. very good; excellent: "she paid tribute to their magnificent efforts" Similar admirablefinegreatwonderfulnotablemasterlyskilfulvirtuososplendidexcellentimpressivefinecoruscatingmarvellouswonderfultremendousinformal: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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   What does magnificent mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MAGNIFICENT definition: 1. very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired: 2. very good, beautiful, or deserving to be…. Learn more.

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   Where did the word magnificent come from?

   • The word magnificent comes from the 1510s, from the Old French word of the same spelling, meaning "doing great deeds." That's why rulers were often called "magnificent," though this adjective also describes things that are impressively large, like a magnificent volunteer force made up of thousands of people.

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   What is the difference between magnificent and imposing?

   • magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste. imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness. stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.

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   What does a magnificent sight mean?

   • The coronation was a magnificent sight. grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity. magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

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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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