Main Entry: mag·nif·i·cence

Pronunciation: \mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s, məg-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia, from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + -ficus -fic — more at much

Date: 14th century

1 : the quality or state of being magnificent
2 : splendor of surroundings