adjective

magnificent

magnificent, splendid, impressive

The view from the mountain was magnificent.

The view from the mountain was magnificent.

She gave a magnificent performance.

She gave a magnificent performance.

((noun)) magnificent (noun) It was a magnificent building.

Synonyms: splendid, grand, superb; Antonyms: modest, humble, ordinary

From Latin 'magnificus', from 'magnus' (great) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'making great'.

Think of a 'magnifying' glass making something look 'great' or magnificent.

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