'Magnificent' definitions:
Definition of 'magnificent'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Magnificent'
From: GCIDE
- Magnificent \Mag*nif"i*cent\, a. [See Magnificence.]
- 1. Doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence, especially in building, way of living, and munificence. [1913 Webster]
- A prince is never so magnificent As when he's sparing to enrich a few With the injuries of many. --Massinger. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Grand in appearance; exhibiting grandeur or splendor; splendid; pompous. [1913 Webster]
- When Rome's exalted beauties I descry Magnificent in piles of ruin lie. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Glorious; majestic; sublime. See Grand. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'magnificent'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- august,
- awe-inspiring,
- awful,
- Babylonian,
- barbaric,
- brilliant,
- commanding,
- Corinthian,
- deluxe,
- distinguished,
- divine,
- elaborate,
- elegant,
- elevated,
- eminent,
- exalted,
- excellent,
- exquisite,
- extravagant,
- famous,
- fancy,
- fine,
- gilt-edged,
- glorious,
- godlike,
- golden,
- gorgeous,
- grand,
- grandiose,
- great,
- heavenly,
- heroic,
- high,
- immense,
- imposing,
- impressive,
- lauded,
- lavish,
- lofty,
- lordly,
- luxurious,
- magnanimous,
- majestic,
- marvelous,
- noble,
- opulent,
- outstanding,
- palatial,
- plush,
- posh,
- princely,
- prominent,
- proud,
- regal,
- renowned,
- resplendent,
- rich,
- ritzy,
- sensational,
- soaring,
- splendacious,
- splendid,
- splendiferous,
- splendorous,
- stately,
- sterling,
- sublime,
- sumptuous,
- super,
- superb,
- supereminent,
- superexcellent,
- superfancy,
- superfine,
- superior,
- superlative,
- swank,
- swanky,
- swell,
- terrific,
- towering,
- tremendous,
- wonderful