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

  • (..) – Huh? Hm-hm. Oh maybe, while we discuss business, you could provide one of your loveliest black creatures to escort Django here around your magnificent grounds. – Oh, absolutely! Eh, Betina! – Yessir, Big Daddy? – Eh… What's your Jimmie's name again? – Django. (..)
    2012 Django Unchained
  • (..) Cos sometimes...I think you need someone to stop you. Yeah. Thanks, then, Donna. Good luck. And just... be magnificent. I think I will, yeah. Doctor? Oh, what is it now? That friend of yours. What was her name? Her name was Rose. (..)
    2005–2022 Doctor Who
  • (..) Huh? Girl? Boy? - You sent for me? - Yes, I did. You're good, Spaniard, but you're not that good. - You could be magnificent. - I'm required to kill, so I kill. That is enough. That's enough for the provinces, but not for Rome. - The young emperor... has arranged a series of spectacles... (..)
    2000 Gladiator