magnificence — the quality of being magnificent; splendor and grandeur
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being magnificent; splendor and grandeur
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/
Example Sentences
- The magnificence of his wife's cooking made him forget about his diet completely.
- Students were amazed by the magnificence of the new school library.
- The magnificence of her excuse for being late impressed even the strictest teacher.
magnificence
NOUN[/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/]
the quality of being magnificent; splendor and grandeur
Overwhelming splendor and grandeur
The magnificence of the cathedral impressed every visitor.
The magnificence of the performance showed its brilliance and lasting excellence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'magnificentia,' derived from 'magnificus' meaning 'great' or 'noble,' which combines 'magnus' (great) and 'facere' (to make). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
magnificus (great, noble) + -ence (noun suffix indicating quality or state) = magnificence
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magnificence of his wife's cooking made him forget about his diet completely.”
“Students were amazed by the magnificence of the new school library.”
“The magnificence of her excuse for being late impressed even the strictest teacher.”
“The magnificence of the mountain sunrise took our breath away.”
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