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magnificently

mag-NIH-fih-suhnt-lee

Magnificently (adv) means In a grand, splendid, or highly impressive way. Example: “The orchestra performed magnificently despite the last-minute venue change.”

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In a grand, splendid, or highly impressive way.
"The orchestra performed magnificently despite the last-minute venue change."

How to use magnificently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone in a way that is grand, splendid, or hugely impressive.

Common pairings
performed magnificently magnificently restored

Word forms

more magnificently comparative, most magnificently superlative

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Etymology

From "magnificent" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".

famously splendidly excellently gorgeously resplendently

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Frequently asked questions

What does “magnificently” mean?

The word “magnificently” means in a grand, splendid, or highly impressive way. In plain terms, done in a way that is grand, splendid, or hugely impressive.

How do you pronounce “magnificently”?

“Magnificently” is pronounced mag-NIH-fih-suhnt-lee (/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ in IPA).

How do you use “magnificently” in a sentence?

Here is “magnificently” used in a sentence: “The orchestra performed magnificently despite the last-minute venue change.”

What part of speech is “magnificently”?

“Magnificently” is an adverb.

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