magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s 

məg-

1

: the quality or state of being magnificent

2

: splendor of surroundings

Synonyms

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

Examples of magnificence in a Sentence

the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description

Recent Examples on the Web

But the combination of Brodeur’s magnificence, his durability and the Dead Puck Era added up to the record being shattered. —Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

The first four show the magnificence of the views across the lagoon. —Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

Its magnificence compelled gallery owner Robert Landau to purchase a 17th-century Spanish frame for it in Paris. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Sometimes humorously, sometimes dramatically, the winning photos of The Nature Photography competition are a stunning visual journey through the beauty, magnificence and fragility of our planet. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magnificence

• munificence

Kids Definition

magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈnif-ə-sən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being magnificent