magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
məg-
1
: the quality or state of being magnificent
2
: splendor of surroundings

Examples of magnificence in a Sentence

the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel. Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through. Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024 All the cares of the world seem to momentarily disappear into the vast, unspoiled magnificence of God’s creation in front of me. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 As for tourism, visitors to Timor-Leste need no convincing of the magnificence of our assets. Agio Pereira, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2014 See all Example Sentences for magnificence 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnificence was in the 14th century

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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnificence. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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magnificence

noun
mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈnif-ə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
: the quality or state of being magnificent

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