Magnificence (Noun)
Meaning 1
Splendid or imposing in size or appearance; "the grandness of the architecture"; "impressed by the richness of the flora".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The cathedral's Gothic spires rose high into the air, a testament to the magnificence of medieval engineering.
- The fireworks exploded in a riot of color and light, filling the night sky with a display of sheer magnificence.
- As we walked through the palace, I couldn't help but be struck by the magnificence of the crystal chandeliers and intricate frescoes.
- The ancient tree's sprawling canopy and gnarled trunk exuded a quiet magnificence that commanded respect.
- The snow-capped mountain peaks towered above us, their rugged beauty and sheer scale inspiring a sense of awe at their magnificence.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; "for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel"; "his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects"; "it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor"; "an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art"; "advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The fireworks exploded in the night sky with resounding magnificence, leaving the crowd in awe.
- The old mansion's crumbling facade still hinted at the magnificence of its former glory days.
- The ornate architecture and intricate carvings added to the overall magnificence of the historic cathedral.
- Despite the small budget, the stage design managed to achieve a certain degree of magnificence, much to the director's relief.
- Tourists couldn't help but feel humbled by the grand monuments' ancient yet undeniable magnificence that rose out of the sandy desertscape.