magnificent
adjective
Simple meaning
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
magnifuhsuhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
mæɡˈnɪfəsənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Grand or noble in action.
Exceptional for its kind.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Used this way, magnificent is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Beautiful or graceful
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
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