“Magnificent” is a word that conveys greatness, splendor, or impressive beauty. It’s often used to describe something that inspires admiration or awe.
Definitions & Nuances
- Grand or splendid in appearance or style – “The palace was magnificent, with gilded halls and sparkling chandeliers.”
- Excellent or outstanding – “She gave a magnificent performance on stage.”
- Impressive in scale or scope – “A magnificent view of the mountains stretched before us.”
Synonyms
- Splendid
- Glorious
- Majestic
- Superb
- Stupendous
- Grand
Usage Tips
- “Magnificent” often conveys positive, almost awe-inspiring admiration, so it’s stronger than just “nice” or “good.”
- It works for people, objects, events, or experiences.
- Can be used in both formal and poetic contexts, but also in everyday speech to emphasize impressiveness.
💡 Fun fact: “Magnificent” comes from Latin magnificus, meaning “great-making” (magni = great, facere = to make). So literally, it’s “making something great.”
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