Word
magnificently
Phoneticsmag·nif·i·cent·ly
US/mæɡˈnɪfəsəntɫi/
UK/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəntli/
Definition
adv. in a way that is very impressive, beautiful, or grand. You use this to describe something that looks or feels amazing.
adv. in a manner that is impressive, grand, or beautiful. Often used to describe physical structures, performances, or natural landscapes.
Examples
“The sun rose magnificently over the mountains.”
“The orchestra performed the difficult symphony magnificently, earning a standing ovation from the audience.”
“The cathedral was restored magnificently, preserving its original Gothic architecture while incorporating modern safety features that were nearly invisible to the eye.”
Examples
simple
“The sun rose magnificently over the mountains.”
contextual
“The orchestra performed the difficult symphony magnificently, earning a standing ovation from the audience.”
complex
“The cathedral was restored magnificently, preserving its original Gothic architecture while incorporating modern safety features that were nearly invisible to the eye.”
Real-World Examples
“Zoe Edwards, primate keeper at Chester Zoo, said: "Masaya is a very experienced mum and she's parenting magnificently.” “His face, less full than it once was, is magnificently creased and creviced, with laughter lines galore.” Etymology
From Middle English magnyficently; equivalent to magnificent + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.