/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
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Meaning
Extremely beautiful or impressive.
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Word origin
From Latin magnificus, doing great things, from magnus, great, and facere, to do or make.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- magnificus
- English cognates
- magnify, magnitude
Examples
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"Magnificent" means grand and very beautiful.
sunset .
A magnificent sunset is one so beautiful it amazes you.
peacock .
Here "magnificent" describes something big, colourful, and impressive.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 3: magnificent, pile, soda and 7 more words.