magnum opus
magnum opus
nounDefinition of MAGNUM OPUS
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement <this symphony is usually considered Beethoven's magnum opus>
Related Words masterstroke, pièce de résistance, showpiece, tour de force; blockbuster, megahit, smash, success, winner; gem, jewel, prize, treasure
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