magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s 

məg-

1

: the quality or state of being magnificent

2

: splendor of surroundings

Synonyms

• augustness
• brilliance
• gloriousness
• glory
• gorgeousness
• grandeur
• grandness
• majesty
• nobility
• nobleness
• resplendence
• resplendency
• splendidness
• splendiferousness
• splendor
• stateliness
• stupendousness
• sublimeness
• superbness

Examples of magnificence in a Sentence

the magnificence of the great castle hallway is beyond description

Recent Examples on the Web

Joe Espada aced his first managerial test The Astros did not start 7-19 because of Espada, nor is their turnaround in June a byproduct of some managerial magnificence. —Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 15 July 2024

So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024

Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through. —Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024

All the cares of the world seem to momentarily disappear into the vast, unspoiled magnificence of God’s creation in front of me. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia, from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + -ficus -fic — more at much

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

magnificence

noun

mag·​nif·​i·​cence mag-ˈnif-ə-sən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being magnificent