magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
məg-
Synonyms of magnificencenext
1
: the quality or state of being magnificent
2
: splendor of surroundings

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the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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The first four show the magnificence of the views across the lagoon. — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025 But even setting aside the continued sartorial magnificence of Alan Cumming and his stylish sidekick, The Traitors’s entertainment value as a social experiment keeps on rising. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 However, the automotive magnificence of a 2025 Aston Martin DB12 is unmatched. — Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Read: Space billionaires, please read the room Some billionaires have maintained the notion of magnificence by pouring money into solutions to social problems, such as treatments for malaria or children’s hospitals. — Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnificence

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Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia, from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + -ficus -fic — more at much

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of magnificence was in the 14th century

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magnificence

noun
mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈnif-ə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
: the quality or state of being magnificent

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