magnificence

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun splendid or imposing in size or appearance
  2. noun the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

Etymology

From Middle English magnificence, from Old French magnificence, from Latin magnificentia.

In classic literature

Synonyms

impressiveness, grandness, richness

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