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magnificent

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
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Adverb:magnificently
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1

Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive in appearance, scale, or grandeur.

Example

"From the summit of the ridge, the hikers enjoyed a magnificent view of the snow-capped mountain range."

2

Of exceptionally high quality, skill, or merit; outstanding.

Example

"The lead cellist delivered a magnificent performance that earned a standing ovation from the audience."

3

Lofty, noble, or generously exalted in spirit, thought, or deeds.

Example

"Her magnificent generosity funded scholarships for hundreds of underprivileged students across the region."

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• Rhymes for magnificent

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'magnificent' or directly from Latin 'magnificent-', the stem of 'magnificens' (noble, high-minded, sumptuous), derived from 'magnificus' (great in deeds or sentiment), which combines 'magnus' (great) and '-ficus' (making or doing, from 'facere').

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Magnificent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/magnificent
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