magnificent

mag·nif·i·cent

adj \-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

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