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- [mag-nif-uh-suh ns]
- /mægˈnɪf ə səns/
- /mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/
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- [mag-nif-uh-suh ns]
- /mægˈnɪf ə səns/
Definitions of magnificence word
- noun magnificence the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity: the magnificence of snow-covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements. 1
- noun magnificence impressiveness of surroundings: the magnificence of Versailles. 1
- noun magnificence The quality of being magnificent. 1
- noun magnificence splendour, glory 1
- noun magnificence grandeur, stately quality 1
- noun magnificence the quality of being magnificent 0
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Origin of magnificence
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin magnificentia, equivalent to magnificent- magnificent + -ia -y3; see -ence
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Parts of speech for Magnificence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
magnificence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
magnificence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magnificence
noun magnificence
- greatness — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- splendor — brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
- richness — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- sumptuous — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
- radiance — radiant brightness or light: the radiance of the tropical sun.
Antonyms for magnificence
noun magnificence
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- simplicity — the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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