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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The last time he ran over the National fences, he eventually fell late, having mixed mistakes with magnificent jumping.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Appropriately, “Unrolling Eternity” celebrates the ancient artists who created these magnificent “Books of the Dead” alongside the present-day conservators who have resurrected them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Accepting an award in 2019, Pace described her life as “the most magnificent, incredible ride ever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

And when I looked around, I saw that a flurry of magnificent mariposas swarmed around us as we stood waiting on the summit of the hill, awed by the surreal beauty that surrounded us.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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