magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
məg-
1
: the quality or state of being magnificent
2
: splendor of surroundings

Examples of magnificence in a Sentence

the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
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Its glitter reflected the score’s magnificence and guaranteed a fun show even on nights with a fourth-string cast. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025 That is to say, none of this magnificence was expected of him by society. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024 The magnificence of the technology is on full display in a bravura sequence in which Tóth and Van Buren travel to the marble quarries of Carrara, Italy, to select a piece of stone for the altarpiece that will sit in the Institute’s chapel. Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024 Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence. Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for magnificence 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia, from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + -ficus -fic — more at much

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnificence was in the 14th century

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“Magnificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnificence. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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magnificence

noun
mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈnif-ə-sən(t)s How to pronounce magnificence (audio)
: the quality or state of being magnificent

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