magnificent
0 antonyms and opposites of magnificent, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Extremely beautiful, grand, or impressive in appearance.
How to use magnificent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin magnificus, "great in deeds", built from magnus, "great", and a form of facere, "to do".
Full origin of magnificent →Frequently asked questions
What does “magnificent” mean?
The word “magnificent” means extremely beautiful, grand, or impressive in appearance. In plain terms, impressively grand, beautiful, or excellent — a strong step up from just "nice" or "good".
How do you pronounce “magnificent”?
“Magnificent” is pronounced mag-NIH-fuh-suhnt (/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnificent” in a sentence?
Here is “magnificent” used in a sentence: “They were married in a magnificent 18th-century cathedral.”
What part of speech is “magnificent”?
“Magnificent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “magnificent” come from?
The word “magnificent” comes from Latin. From Latin magnificus, "great in deeds", built from magnus, "great", and a form of facere, "to do".
Is “magnificent” a common word?
“Magnificent” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “magnificent” have?
“Magnificent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely beautiful, grand, or impressive in appearance.
Is it magnificent or magnificient?
Magnificent is the only correct spelling; magnificient is a common misspelling. The ending is -cent, matching the related noun magnificence.
What is the difference between magnificent and beautiful?
Beautiful is a general word for anything pleasing to look at, while magnificent adds scale and grandeur: a magnificent palace, view, or performance is impressive as well as attractive. Something small can easily be beautiful, but magnificent usually suggests something grand or striking.
What is the difference between magnificent and splendid?
The two overlap, since both describe things that are extremely impressive or admirable. Splendid is somewhat more old-fashioned, especially in its British use as general praise ('Splendid!'), while magnificent stays firmly focused on grandeur, beauty, or outstanding quality.
Can you say 'very magnificent'?
It sounds odd to most native speakers. Magnificent is already an extreme adjective, so it pairs with intensifiers like absolutely, truly, or simply rather than very: 'an absolutely magnificent view.'