magnificent

adjective

mag-NIF-uh-suhnt/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

3 meanings of magnificent

1
adjective
Very grand and beautiful to look at.
Like a grand palace that makes everyone stop and stare.
The castle looked magnificent against the evening sky.
They built a magnificent garden full of flowers and fountains.
Similarsplendid, grand, majestic, impressive, stunning
Oppositeplain, shabby
2
adjective
Much better than other things of the same kind.
He cooked a magnificent meal for the whole family.
The runner made a magnificent finish to win the race.
Similaroutstanding, superb, excellent, splendid, remarkable
Oppositemediocre, poor, dismal
3
adjective
Showing great and noble behavior or actions.
The firefighter's magnificent bravery saved a trapped child.
She made a magnificent effort to help everyone in need.
Similarnoble, magnanimous, admirable, splendid
Oppositepetty, ignoble

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Origin

This word came through Middle French from Latin, based on Latin words meaning "great" and "to do."