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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He's not blessed with depth and talent, so he's done a magnificent job with what he has at his disposal.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

We see Hans Holbein the Elder’s magnificent silverpoint portrait of Mathes Roriczer, drawn about 1490.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

What a magnificent achievement to go from relegation tips - including my own - to qualifying for Europe.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“I want to thank President Xi, my friend, for this magnificent welcome,” Trump said in his toast at the state banquet, repeating the personal overture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

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

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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