magnificent

Definition

  • adjective: very beautiful or impressive
  • adjective: great in deed or exalted in place
  • used only of former famous rulers
  • synonyms: grand, majestic, glorious

Examples

  • We were awed by the splendor and 'magnificence' of the palace.

  • the 'magnificent' cathedrals of Europe

  • He gave a 'magnificent' performance.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) if I speak about this. Bread. Let's talk about bread. Now, to my mind, it's an abomination to consider that any man, woman, or child in this magnificent country of ours should have to look upon a loaf of bread as a luxury. We're going to dig water wells here, and water wells means irrigation. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood