magnificence
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for magnificence, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Great and impressive beauty, grandeur, or splendour.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use magnificence
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French magnificence, going back to Latin magnificentia, built on magnificus, "doing great things".
Full origin of magnificence →Frequently asked questions
What does “magnificence” mean?
The word “magnificence” means great and impressive beauty, grandeur, or splendour. In plain terms, jaw-dropping grandeur or splendour — the quality of being magnificent.
How do you pronounce “magnificence”?
“Magnificence” is pronounced mag-NIH-fih-suhns (/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnificence” in a sentence?
Here is “magnificence” used in a sentence: “Visitors are stunned by the magnificence of the palace ballroom.”
What part of speech is “magnificence”?
“Magnificence” is a noun.
Where does the word “magnificence” come from?
The word “magnificence” comes from Latin. From Old French magnificence, going back to Latin magnificentia, built on magnificus, "doing great things".