Definitions for: Magnificent


[adj] characterized by or attended with brilliance or grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

A prince is never so magnificent As when he's
sparing to enrich a few With the injuries of many.
--Massinger.

2. Grand in appearance; exhibiting grandeur or splendor;
splendid' pompous.

When Rome's exalted beauties I descry Magnificent in
piles of ruin lie. --Addison.

Syn: Glorious; majestic; sublime. See Grand.

Synonyms: brilliant, glorious, impressive, splendid

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