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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

Example Sentences

the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description
Recent Examples on the Web His physical magnificence only emphasizes his pathos. Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022 On their own, the early third-century Baths of Caracalla in Rome are a site of imposing magnificence. Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2022 For centuries, poets and painters and photographers have tried to capture the magnificence of the night skies. Brion O'connor, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Gail Roberts has made a career out of capturing the varying magnificence of the natural world. Seth Combscontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022 That daughter, Oona, moves cautiously from lukewarm interest in Anders to full-blown embrace of his quotidian magnificence. Ru Freeman, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 In large part because of Griggs’ return visits to the valley and his reports on its drama and magnificence, President Woodrow Wilson created Katmai National Monument in 1918. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2022 The magnificence of Trout’s first 11 major league seasons has all but assured him a bronze plaque in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 17 May 2022 The visitor center in the grand stone structure, wrapped by tasting terraces overlooking vineyard and valley, reveals itself gradually in clever spaces that tuck layers of spirit and humor into château-level magnificence. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 3 May 2022 See More

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

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

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