Magnificent: meaning, definitions and examples

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magnificent

[ mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt ]

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describing something impressive

Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive; majestic. Remarkable, outstanding, or striking in appearance or character. Grand or splendid in appearance.

Synonyms

gorgeous, grand, impressive, majestic, splendid

Examples of usage

The view from the top of the mountain was truly magnificent.
She wore a magnificent gown to the ball.
The orchestra delivered a magnificent performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnificent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magnífico

🇮🇳 शानदार

🇩🇪 prächtig

🇮🇩 megah

🇺🇦 величний

🇵🇱 wspaniały

🇯🇵 壮大な (sōdaina)

🇫🇷 magnifique

🇪🇸 magnífico

🇹🇷 muhteşem

🇰🇷 웅장한 (ungjanghan)

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 velkolepý

🇸🇰 veľkolepý

🇨🇳 壮丽的 (zhuànglì de)

🇸🇮 čudovit

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 მშვენიერი

🇦🇿 mükəmməl

🇲🇽 magnífico

Word origin

The word 'magnificent' originated from the Latin word 'magnificentia', which means 'splendor, nobility'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century and has been used to describe something grand or impressive ever since. The word has evolved over time to represent beauty, impressiveness, and grandeur.