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

• brilliance
• majesty
• glory
• elegance
• grandeur

Examples of magnificence in a Sentence

the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump and his supporters prefer a happy history, a pleasant history that arouses patriotism by overlooking disagreeable people and despicable events that sully the nation’s reputation and mar the magnificence of the American story. —William C. Hine, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025

The cover image for that album shows her in ¾ profile, hair sculpted into Elsa Lancaster, Bride of Frankenstein magnificence. —Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Maintaining that magnificence is the team’s foremost priority, even with a lineup weakened by absences from Peña and Yordan Alvarez. —Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2025

The warmth of your home will prompt the blossoms to open to their full magnificence. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 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