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View synonyms for magnificence

magnificence

[ mag-nif-uh-suhns ]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity:

    the magnificence of snow-covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements.

    Synonyms: stateliness, nobility, majesty

  2. impressiveness of surroundings:

    the magnificence of Versailles.

    Synonyms: sumptuousness, luxuriousness, opulence

    Antonyms: poverty, squalor



magnificence

/ mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns /

noun

  1. the quality of being magnificent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of magnificence1

1300–50; Middle English < Latin magnificentia, equivalent to magnificent- magnificent + -ia -y 3; -ence
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Word History and Origins

Origin of magnificence1

C14: via French from Latin magnificentia
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Example Sentences

Zehme captures the magnificence of Carson the performer, the quintessential showman, who knew exactly what his audiences wanted, where the boundaries were and how to push them ever so lightly.

And many people open to watching opera but also intimidated by the old-age magnificence of an opera house might be more comfortable starting their journey in a theater free of elitist connotations.

From Salon

Whether they succeeded is up to the viewer, but there are moments of unexpected beauty — even magnificence — in the visuals.

While Xander Schauffele celebrates completing the first American shutout of the four men's majors in 42 years, it is worth reflecting on the maddening magnificence of UK links golf at its highest level.

From BBC

As a whole, they each are too much to draw, no matter how much you want to capture their magnificence.

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