magnificence

mag-nif-i-cence · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality of being magnificent; impressive beauty, scale, or extravagance.

  2. 2.

    Great splendor and lavish display.

Forms

plural: magnificences

Related words

Antonyms: modesty, plainness, simplicity
See also: grandeur, magnificent, splendor
Synonyms: glory, grandeur, majesty, splendor

Etymology

From Latin magnificentia, from magnificus meaning "great in character or deeds," from magnus meaning "great."