magnificence

mag·nif·i·cence

noun \mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s, məg-\

Definition of MAGNIFICENCE

1

: the quality or state of being magnificent

2

: splendor of surroundings

Examples of MAGNIFICENCE

1. <the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description>

Origin of MAGNIFICENCE

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MAGNIFICENCE

Synonyms: augustness, brilliance, gloriousness, glory, gorgeousness, grandeur, grandness, majesty, nobility, nobleness, resplendence, resplendency, splendidness, splendiferousness, splendor, stateliness, stupendousness, sublimeness, superbness

Related Words: awesomeness, formidability, marvelousness, wonderfulness, wondrousness; dignity, elegance, grace; lavishness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, luxury, opulence, princeliness, richness, sumptuousness; grandiosity, ostentation, pretentiousness; elaborateness, flashiness, gaudiness, ornateness, poshness, ritziness, showiness, swankiness; extraordinariness, remarkableness

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