plural magnificoes or magnificos
Synonyms of magnificonext
1
: a nobleman of Venice
2
: a person of high position

Examples of magnifico in a Sentence

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Fans can also snag a large pepperoni magnifico pizza for $10 with the code PEPMAG. — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023 Right next door to Bergdorf Goodman at the Paris Theatre, guests stomped, clapped, sang, and cried to the magnifico of Queen. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2018 Assistant conductor Stephan Mulligan and associate concertmaster Justin Bruns will lead the orchestra during an evening that many would describe as magnifico. — Nicole D. Smith, ajc, 11 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from magnifico, adjective, magnificent, from Latin magnificus

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnifico was in 1573

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“Magnifico.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnifico. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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