magnificent
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Adjective
Examples
“Do I fidget you ?” he asked apologetically, whilst his long bony fingers buried themselves, string, knots, and all, into the capacious pockets of his magnificent tweed ulster.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Grand or noble in action.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “magnificent” mean?
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Is “magnificent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.