magnificent
adjective
mag·nif·i·cent
mag-ˈni-fə-sənt 
məg-
1
: great in deed or exalted in place
—used only of former famous rulers
Lorenzo the Magnificent
2
: marked by stately grandeur and lavishness
a magnificent way of life
The coronation was a magnificent sight.
3
: sumptuous in structure and adornment
a magnificent cathedral
broadly
: strikingly beautiful or impressive
a magnificent physique
4
: impressive to the mind or spirit : sublime
magnificent prose
know the truth for the magnificent purpose of becoming free—
Philip Wylie
Philip Wylie5
: exceptionally fine
a magnificent day
valley crops were magnificent that year—Julian Dana
Julian Dana
magnificently
adverb
Examples of magnificent in a Sentence
the magnificent cathedrals of Europe
He gave a magnificent performance.
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This affluent neighborhood is known for its lush green spaces, magnificent architecture and proximity to some of London's most popular attractions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In four days his radical, magnificent Broadway reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will be competing for seven Tony Awards, including one for his direction, one each for his two stars Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and one for Best Musical Revival.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 June 2025
At the heart of it all is a magnificent, decades-old banyan tree.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
SeaWorld San Diego is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of, and connection to, the magnificent orcas, and to promoting conservation.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In four days his radical, magnificent Broadway reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will be competing for seven Tony Awards, including one for his direction, one each for his two stars Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, and one for Best Musical Revival.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 June 2025
At the heart of it all is a magnificent, decades-old banyan tree.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
SeaWorld San Diego is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of, and connection to, the magnificent orcas, and to promoting conservation.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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“Magnificent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnificent. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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magnificent
adjective
mag·nif·i·cent
mag-ˈnif-ə-sənt
1
: having impressive beauty
the magnificent cathedrals of Europe
2
: noble entry 1 sense 5
a magnificent character
magnificently
adverb
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