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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Two days later, she skated a magnificent free programme to the disco sounds of Donna Summer and lit up the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

From Barron's

The exhibition includes magnificent artwork from the Nok civilisation, which emerged in neighbouring Nigeria around 3,500 years ago.

From Barron's

In contrast, Jones looked in magnificent touch as he found gaps in the off-side field and struck powerfully down the ground.

From BBC

His forwards are magnificent and Bath use them effectively.

From BBC

Plain cardboard is far too simple for such a magnificent pet.

From Literature