magnificence
7 synonyms 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.
sheer magnificence
the magnificence of
awed by the magnificence
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".
