Word
magnificence
Phoneticsmag·nif·i·cence
UK/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the quality of being very large, beautiful, and impressive. You use this to describe things that are grand and full of power.
n. the quality of being grand, impressive, or magnificent in appearance or scale. Often used to describe architectural or natural features that inspire awe.
Examples
“The magnificence of the cathedral leaves everyone speechless.”
“The hotel's magnificence is evident in its gold-plated ceilings and marble floors.”
“The sheer magnificence of the mountain range at sunrise serves as a constant reminder of nature's ability to dwarf human achievement.”
Examples
simple
“The magnificence of the cathedral leaves everyone speechless.”
contextual
“The hotel's magnificence is evident in its gold-plated ceilings and marble floors.”
complex
“The sheer magnificence of the mountain range at sunrise serves as a constant reminder of nature's ability to dwarf human achievement.”
Real-World Examples
“With such a breathtaking natural setting as its backdrop, the photography displayed at Images Vevey has to strike its own particular note of magnificence to hold the gaze.” “I’d love to do it for myself.” I cut short the conversation, my mind once more returning to the magnificence of the eulogy I was shortly to deliver to a stunned world.” Etymology
From Middle English magnificence, from Old French magnificence, from Latin magnificentia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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