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- [mag-nif-uh-suh nt]
- /mægˈnɪf ə sənt/
- /mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mag-nif-uh-suh nt]
- /mægˈnɪf ə sənt/
Definitions of magnificent word
- adjective magnificent making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery. 1
- adjective magnificent extraordinarily fine; superb: a magnificent opportunity; magnificent weather. 1
- adjective magnificent noble; sublime: a magnificent poem. 1
- adjective magnificent (usually initial capital letter) (formerly used as a title of some rulers) great; grand: Lorenzo the Magnificent. 1
- adjective magnificent lavishly munificent; extravagant: a magnificent inheritance. 1
- noun magnificent Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking. 1
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Origin of magnificent
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin magnificent- (stem recorded in comparative, superlative, and other forms) for magnificus. See magnific, -ent
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Parts of speech for Magnificent
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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magnificent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magnificent
adj magnificent
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- lavish — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
adjective magnificent
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- glorious — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
- bravura — If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
- stunning — causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength: a stunning blow.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
Antonyms for magnificent
adj magnificent
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
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