magnificent
pronunciation
How to pronounce magnificent in British English:
UK [mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt]
How to pronounce magnificent in American English:
US [mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by or attended with brilliance or grandeur
Word Origin
- magnificent (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Old French magnificent, a back-formation from Latin magnificentior, comparative of magnificus "great, elevated, noble, distinguished," literally "doing great deeds" (see magnificence).