Magnum Opus Definition

magnəm ōpəs
noun
A great work, esp. of art or literature; masterpiece.
Webster's New World
A person's greatest work or undertaking.
Webster's New World

The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing his major life effort.

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Noun

Singular:
magnum opus
Plural:
magna-opera, magnum-opuses

Origin of Magnum Opus

  • Latin magnum neuter of magnus great opus work

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin magnum opus (“great work").

    From Wiktionary

Magnum Opus Sentence Examples

  • His magnum opus is the Sefer Miklol, "Book of Completeness."

  • He wrote abundantly in prison; his magnum opus was a history of Sweden in Latin, but he has also left, in Swedish, two important rhyme-chronicles.

  • And from him we have immense amounts to learn, as Simon Schama's recent magnum opus vividly demonstrates.

  • If you love flavored coffee,Kaffe Magnum Opus has some of the most unique flavors on the Internet.

  • By talking about your ideas and watching what others are doing, you may be inspired to create your magnum opus.

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