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magnificence Definition

mag·nifi·cence (mag nif′ə səns)

noun

richness and splendor, as of furnishings, color, dress, etc.; stately or imposing beauty

Etymology: OFr < L magnificentia < magnificus, noble < magnus, great (see magni-) + facere, to do

magnificence Synonyms

magnificence

n.

grandeur, sublimity, exaltedness, majesty, stateliness, nobleness, impressiveness, glory, radiance, show, ostentation, grace, beauty, pulchritude, style, flourish, luxuriousness, glitter, nobility, greatness, loftiness, lavishness, brilliance, sumptuousness, splendor, ostentatiousness, richness, pomp, resplendency, spectacularity, swank*, posh*; see also elegance 1, plenty.

Antonyms dullness*, simplicity, unostentatiousness.

magnificence Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • building: The disciples are in awe at the magnificence of the building.
  • place: But once you get through it's front doors, you begin to stare in wonder at the opulence and magnificence of the place.
  • scenery: Few can fail to be impressed by the magnificence of the scenery surrounding this quiet, unspoiled village.
  • world: Majestic in construction, awe inspiring in their splendor, it is a small insight into the magnificence of the ancient Mayan world.
  • scene: Perhaps its purpose is simply to add to the magnificence of the scene.
  • tomb: Whether Kings were buried here or not, the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.

Converse of object

  • enjoy: Monday-Friday the slopes are deserted and international visitors enjoy the magnificence in solitude.
  • see: Venice is world famous and you can still see the magnificence and sense the power this city once held.
  • discover: All in all Wear Valley is a haven for those who enjoy the outdoors and discovering the magnificence of the area is easy.
  • appreciate: In order to appreciate fully the magnificence of this claim, it might help to transport it back to the sixteenth century.
  • experience: Day 3: Experience the magnificence of the Grand Canyon on our included full day tour.
  • contemplate: A green park with benches surrounds most of the castle, giving visitors the chance to sit and contemplate the magnificence before them.

Adjective modifier

  • sheer: My desire to be aware is restored most often through finally stopping, or being stopped, by the sheer magnificence of creation.
  • architectural: He said the event had celebrated the ' unique architectural magnificence ' of the new bridge.
  • true: Nature's is the only true magnificence, " Hemery.
  • great: Hospitable and generous, he held in Khorasan a court of great magnificence.
  • such: I find it very hard not to believe in an intelligent creator behind such magnificence.
  • full: Here many weird shaped sponges show their full magnificence by the light of a flashlight.
magnificence Quotes

Thus you see, Sir, that these people are not so unpolished as we represent them.'Tis true, their magnificence is of a different taste from ours, and perhaps of a better. I am almost of opinion, they have a right notion of life. They consume it in music, gardens, wine, and delicate eating, while we are tormenting our brains with some scheme of politics, or studying some sciencetowhichwe canneverattain, or, if we do, cannot persuade other people to set that value upon it we do ourselves† We die or grow old before we can reap the fruit of our labours.Considering what short-lived weak animals men are, is there any study so beneficial as the study of present pleasure?

—Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley ne¤  e Pierrepoint

You can scarcely imagine the beauty and magnificence of the buildings we burnt.

—Elgin,James Bruce