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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The model wore an off-white peasant blouse with ruffled sleeves, a leather studded corset, teal and white bloomers, and a magnificent ruffled cape.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
And the blossoms were not just magnificent but a reminder of the possibility of renewal.
—Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The right Antarctic cruise offers magnificent views of the White Continent, off-ship excursions like kayaking and snowshoes, and luxury accommodations to keep you comfortable.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
In August, at the Mamawata Surf Retreat in Costa Rica, kayakers had a magnificent close call with a breaching whale and her calf.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
And the blossoms were not just magnificent but a reminder of the possibility of renewal.
—Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The right Antarctic cruise offers magnificent views of the White Continent, off-ship excursions like kayaking and snowshoes, and luxury accommodations to keep you comfortable.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
In August, at the Mamawata Surf Retreat in Costa Rica, kayakers had a magnificent close call with a breaching whale and her calf.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnificent
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“Magnificent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnificent. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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