magnificent

mag·nif·i·cent

adjective \-sənt\

Definition of MAGNIFICENT

1

: great in deed or exalted in place —used only of former famous rulers <Lorenzo the Magnificent>

2

: marked by stately grandeur and lavishness <a magnificent way of life>

3

: sumptuous in structure and adornment <a magnificent cathedral>; broadly : strikingly beautiful or impressive <a magnificent physique>

4

: impressive to the mind or spirit : sublime <magnificent prose>

5

: exceptionally fine <a magnificent day>

— mag·nif·i·cent·ly adverb

Examples of MAGNIFICENT

1. the magnificent cathedrals of Europe
2. He gave a magnificent performance.

First Known Use of MAGNIFICENT

15th century

Related to MAGNIFICENT

Synonyms

august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grandiose, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, grand, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately

Antonyms

humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Related Words

colossal, monstrous, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous; kingly, lordly, princely, queenly; awesome, awful, cosmic (also cosmical), sublime, wondrous; formidable, impressive, prepossessing, redoubtable; apocalyptic (also apocalyptical), inflated, operatic, overblown, pompous; marvelous (or marvellous), superb, terrific, wonderful; extravagant, lavish, luxurious, opulent, palatial, palatine, sumptuous; gorgeous, resplendent, splendiferous; extraordinary, killer, remarkable, sensational, striking; celestial, divine, heavenly

Near Antonyms

lowly, modest, unprepossessing; average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate; abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid; insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

See Synonym Discussion at grand