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magnificence

mag-NIH-fih-suhns

Magnificence (noun) means Great and impressive beauty, grandeur, or splendour. Example: “Visitors are stunned by the magnificence of the palace ballroom.”

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Great and impressive beauty, grandeur, or splendour.
"Visitors are stunned by the magnificence of the palace ballroom."
"The magnificence of the sunset over the canyon left everyone speechless."

How to use magnificence

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishJaw-dropping grandeur or splendour — the quality of being magnificent.

Common pairings
sheer magnificence the magnificence of awed by the magnificence

Word forms

magnificences plural

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Etymology

From Old French magnificence, going back to Latin magnificentia, built on magnificus, "doing great things".

Origin: Latin

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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".

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