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

  • (..) This baby-san looks like she could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch. She say too beaucoup, too beaucoup. EXcuse me, ma'am. What we have here, little yellow sister... ...is a magnificent specimen of pure Alabama blacksnake. But it ain't too goddamn beaucoup. Okay, okay. Okay, okay. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket