CEFR B2

magnificence

noun

Meaning

Great beauty, impressiveness, or splendor.

Examples

The sheer magnificence of the Grand Canyon takes your breath away.
They were awestruck by the magnificence of the ancient palace.

Synonyms: splendor, grandeur, resplendence, sublimity

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magnificence (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /mæɡˈnɪfɪsns/

Definition

Great beauty, impressiveness, or splendor.

Examples

The sheer magnificence of the Grand Canyon takes your breath away.
They were awestruck by the magnificence of the ancient palace.
The fireworks display reached its peak of magnificence on New Year's Eve.

Synonyms of magnificence

Words with a similar meaning to magnificence:

splendor
grandeur
resplendence
sublimity

Antonyms of magnificence

Words with the opposite meaning to magnificence:

plainness
ugliness
mediocrity

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