magnificent
word
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
mag-NI-fuh-suhnt
/mæɡnˈɪfɪsənt/
mag-NI-fi-suhnt
Definition
Very beautiful, impressive, or excellent. It is used for things that seem grand, special, or unusually good.
Usage & Nuances
A strong positive adjective, more formal and emphatic than 'good' or 'beautiful'. Common with views, buildings, performances, and achievements: 'magnificent view', 'magnificent palace', 'magnificent performance'. It can also sound slightly dramatic in everyday speech.
Spanish: magnífico - espléndidoPortuguese (BR): magnífico - esplêndidoPortuguese (PT): magnífico - esplêndidoChinese (Simplified): 壮丽的 - 极好的Chinese (Traditional): 壯麗的 - 極好的Hindi: भव्य - शानदारArabic: رائع - مهيبBengali: রাজকীয় - চমৎকার - মহিমান্বিতRussian: великолепный - величественныйJapanese: 壮大な - 素晴らしい - 豪華なVietnamese: tráng lệ - tuyệt vời - nguy ngaKorean: 웅장한 - 훌륭한 - 장엄한Turkish: muhteşem - görkemliUrdu: شاندار - عظیم الشانIndonesian: megah - luar biasa - indah
Example Sentences
The hotel has a magnificent view of the sea.
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She wore a magnificent red dress to the party.
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It was a magnificent performance by the young singer.
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The food was good, but the dessert was absolutely magnificent.
natural
We turned the corner and suddenly saw this magnificent old church.
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You did a magnificent job under a lot of pressure.
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