Definitions

magnificent

[mag-nif-uh-suhnt] / mægˈnɪf ə sənt /

ADJECTIVE

glorious, wonderful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliant elegant excellent glittering gorgeous grand grandiose imposing impressive lavish lofty noble opulent outstanding palatial splendid stately striking sublime sumptuous superb towering

WEAK

arresting august chivalric commanding elevated exalted fine high-minded imperial luxurious magnanimous magnific majestic plush pompous posh proud radiant regal resplendent rich royal smashing standout superior superlative swanky transcendent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common homely humble ignoble inferior insignificant low lowly minor modest ordinary poor regular second-rate small tiny ugly undignified unimportant unimpressive unrefined unsophisticated

WEAK

offensive

Example Sentences

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"It's magnificent and we're enjoying it. We also came across a lot of tourists and they look so happy."

From BBC

Circular Quay, flanked by the shimmering Opera House and magnificent Harbour Bridge, is a place of inspiration.

From BBC

"He's a magnificent talent and right up there with Taylor and Van Gerwen."

From BBC

This was unkind, for Morison’s is a magnificent example of history as it is no longer written.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a magnificent piece of design, Kwei suggests the Queen was looking to make a statement about Britain.

From BBC