magnific
/mæɡˈnɪfɪk/
ADJECTIVE
1. Extremely beautiful, impressive, or excellent
Having exceptional beauty, quality, or excellence that inspires admiration or delight.
1.1. Remarkable beauty and visual splendor
Describing something exceptionally beautiful, attractive, or visually impressive.
Synonyms
- gorgeous
- splendid
- resplendent
- glorious
- majestic
- stunning
- magnificent
- sumptuous
Antonyms
- ugly
- plain
- unattractive
- unprepossessing
Examples
- The sunset painted a magnific array of colors across the sky.
- She wore a magnific gown that shimmered under the ballroom lights.
- Standing at the summit, they were rewarded with a magnific view of the valley below.
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1.2. Outstanding quality or excellence
Describing something exceptionally good, impressive, or superior in quality, performance, or achievement.
Synonyms
- excellent
- superb
- outstanding
- superior
- first-rate
- remarkable
- terrific
- wonderful
- exceptional
Antonyms
- mediocre
- ordinary
- inferior
- second-rate
- unimpressive
Examples
- The orchestra's performance was nothing short of magnific, captivating the audience with its beauty.
- The restaurant received praise for its magnific service and exceptional food.
Related Words
- excellence
- quality
- achievement
- distinction
- mastery
1.3. Grand, majestic, and imposing
Describing something grand in scale, appearance, or character, often conveying dignity, magnificence, or impressive grandeur.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- humble
- lowly
- unimposing
- insignificant
- puny
Examples
- The castle's architecture was truly magnific, with intricate details carved into every stone.
- The royal palace presented a magnific sight to visitors.
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1.4. Luxurious and lavish
Describing something rich, elaborate, or extravagantly decorated, furnished, or presented.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The hotel welcomed its guests with a magnific interior filled with luxurious furnishings.
Related Words
- luxury
- wealth
- extravagance
- ornamentation
- affluence
1.5. Heroic and noble in character
Describing someone or something possessing extraordinary courage, dignity, nobility, or greatness of character.
Synonyms
- heroic
- gallant
- noble
- valiant
- dignified
- illustrious
- exalted
Antonyms
Examples
- The leader's magnific courage inspired the entire community.
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1.6. Grandiloquent or excessively elaborate in expression
Describing language or expression that is excessively ornate, inflated, pompous, or intended to sound impressive.
Synonyms
- grandiloquent
- bombastic
- pompous
- high-flown
- florid
- flowery
- ornate
- inflated
Antonyms
- plainspoken
- straightforward
- simple
- direct
- matter-of-fact
Examples
- The writer's magnific language made the simple announcement sound like a royal proclamation.