magnificent — extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive; splendid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive; splendid
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
Example Sentences
- The chef's magnificent disaster looked like modern art on my plate.
- She gave a magnificent presentation that impressed all the investors.
- My magnificent plan to wake up early failed magnificently at 6 AM.
magnificent
ADJECTIVE[/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/]
extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive; splendid
The magnificent castle stood proudly above the valley.
The magnificent cathedral impressed every visitor.
The magnificent performance became a significant moment in the theater's history.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'magnificus', combining 'magnus' (great) and 'facere' (to make), meaning literally 'making great' or 'doing great things'. The word entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
Breakdown
magni- (great, from Latin magnus) + -fic- (making, from Latin facere) + -ent (adjective suffix) = magnificent
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's magnificent disaster looked like modern art on my plate.”
“She gave a magnificent presentation that impressed all the investors.”
“My magnificent plan to wake up early failed magnificently at 6 AM.”
“The magnificent cathedral took over 200 years to complete.”
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