magnificent

adjective

mag-NIF-uh-suhnt/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

3 meanings of magnificent

1
adjective
Having an appearance that inspires admiration through its beauty, refinement, or grandeur.
Tourists gazed up at the magnificent marble dome of the cathedral.
The ballroom was decorated with magnificent chandeliers and gilded mirrors.
Similarsplendid, grand, majestic, impressive, stunning
Oppositeplain, shabby
2
adjective
Outstanding or remarkable compared with others of the same kind.
She gave a magnificent performance that earned a standing ovation.
The harvest was magnificent, far exceeding anything the farmers expected.
Similaroutstanding, superb, excellent, splendid, remarkable
Oppositemediocre, poor, dismal
3
adjective
Grand or noble in action or conduct.
His magnificent generosity toward the refugees moved the entire town.
The general's magnificent restraint prevented a needless war.
Similarnoble, magnanimous, admirable, splendid
Oppositepetty, ignoble

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Origin

The word came through Middle English and Middle French from Latin magnificus ("great in deeds, noble, splendid"), formed from magnus ("great") plus a form of facere ("to do").