Definitions for Magnificent
mægˈnɪf ə səntMag·nif·i·cent

Princeton's WordNet(4.20 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. brilliant, glorious, magnificent, splendid(adj)

   characterized by grandeur

   "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony"

Wiktionary(3.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. magnificent(Adjective)

   Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

2. magnificent(Adjective)

   Grand or noble in action.

3. magnificent(Adjective)

   Exceptional for its kind.

Origin: From as if *, equivalent to magnificus, from magnus + -ficens, an accom. form of -ficiens, the reg. form in compounds of faciens, ppr. of facere.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Magnificent(adj)

   doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence, especially in building, way of living, and munificence

2. Magnificent(adj)

   grand in appearance; exhibiting grandeur or splendor; splendid' pompous

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Magnificent

   mag-nif′i-sent, adj. great in deeds or in appearance: grand: noble: pompous: displaying greatness of size or extent.—n. Magnif′icence.—adv. Magnif′icently.—n. Magnif′ico (Shak.), a title for a Venetian nobleman: a grandee.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Magnificent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4372

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Magnificent' in Adjectives Frequency: #596

How to pronounce Magnificent?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Magnificent in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Magnificent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Magnificent in a Sentence

1. Buzz Aldrin:

   To me it was a magnificent tribute to all of humanity and especially to the United States to be able to carry out this sort of a challenge.

2. Donald Trump:

   Kate in San Francisco - this magnificent young woman shot in the back by a guy that was sent over here, probably pushed over, who knows but it was an illegal immigrant came over went to San Francisco - we have to end this sanctuary cities. we have to build a wall folks, and a wall works … we are going to have a great border, they are all over the place, we want people to be in our country legally.

3. George S. Patton:

   Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

4. Sylvia Fallon:

   Today's news provides a hopeful indication that we are helping them head in the right direction and curbing the loss of this magnificent butterfly. But we must be careful not to declare victory too soon.

5. Timothy Bono:

   The beauty of a budding rosebud or a magnificent oak tree captures our attention and can provide peaceful diversion from our otherwise busy, stressful and fast-paced lives, if we're feeling down and unmotivated, a simple 10-minute walk outside may be just what we need to elevate our mood and catch a second wind for the work we have remaining in the day.

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