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

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnificence¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnificence¹

C14: via French from Latin magnificentia

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• elegance
• greatness
• richness
• splendor