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.

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

2. magnificent(Adjective)

   Grand or noble in action.

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

3. magnificent(Adjective)

   Exceptional for its kind.

   Etymology: 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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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Bill Clinton:

   He came from privilege, but he understood the aspirations of farmers and factory workers and forgotten Americans, his was an open, American spirit with a fine sense for the possible and a keen appreciation of the art of leadership. He was a master politician and a magnificent commander-in-chief.

2. Lisette Ackerberg:

   I am especially proud to give people with disabilities a safe and efficient way to access and enjoy the magnificent beauty of Malibu.

3. Theodore Parker:

   Magnificent promises are always to be suspected.

4. Martin Ruffo:

   Iguazu Falls always catches you by surprise, they're truly a magnificent display of nature.

5. Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck:

   Sailors across this waterfront are absolutely doing a magnificent job.

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