magnific

mag·ni·fic

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mag-nif-ik or mag-nif-i-kuh l]
- /mægˈnɪf ɪk or mægˈnɪf ɪ kəl/
- /maɡnˈɪfɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-nif-ik or mag-nif-i-kuh l]
- /mægˈnɪf ɪk or mægˈnɪf ɪ kəl/

Definitions of magnific word

adjective magnific magnificent; imposing. 1
adjective magnific grandiose; pompous. 1
noun magnific (obsolete) Magnificent, splendid; illustrious. (15th-19th c.). 1
adjective magnific magnificent, grandiose, or pompous 0
abbreviation MAGNIFIC magnificent 0
adjective magnific imposing in size, dignity, etc. 0

See all 9 definitions of magnific

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Origin of magnific

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; < Latin magnificus grand (see magni-, -fic); replacing earlier magnyfyque < Middle French < Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Magnific

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Magnific

magnific popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for magnific

adj magnific

admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
ambitious — Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
august — August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar.
awe-inspiring — If you describe someone or something as awe-inspiring, you are emphasizing that you think that they are remarkable and amazing, although sometimes rather frightening.
dignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.

adjective magnific

dynamite — A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks.
elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
eminent — (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.

All 48 Synonyms of magnific