magnificence
gb/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/ us/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
C1
English
~ 7000
fenségesség, ragyogás, pompa, nagyszerűség, nagyság, bőkezűség
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
the magnificence of [something]
We stood in silence, overwhelmed by the magnificence of the snow-covered mountains.
Szótlanul álltunk, lenyűgözött bennünket a hófödte hegyek fenségessége.
The film captures the full magnificence of the ancient temple at sunrise.
A film napkeltekor teljes pompájában mutatja meg az ősi templomot.
Visitors are often surprised by the magnificence of the city’s rebuilt waterfront.
The hall’s marble columns and crystal chandeliers added to its sheer magnificence.
Nothing prepared me for the magnificence of the palace interior.
Learner examples
We looked at the magnificence of the high mountains.
A magas hegyek fenségességét néztük.
They were amazed by the magnificence of the old church.
A régi templom pompája ámulatba ejtette őket.
The king’s house was full of gold and great magnificence.
Tourists come to see the magnificence of the waterfall.
The room’s magnificence made the guests feel small.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "magnificence" (noun) with "magnificent" (adjective). Use "magnificence" after articles or possessives ("the magnificence of the castle", "its magnificence"), and "magnificent" before nouns ("a magnificent castle"). Another mistake is trying to use it in the plural; it is almost always uncountable and used without "-s".
Meaning
impressive beauty or grandeur
Collocations
the sheer magnificence of [something]
|architectural magnificence
|natural magnificence
|in all its magnificence
|the magnificence of the scenery
|palace magnificence
Synonyms
splendor (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and can sound a bit less formal.)
|
grandeur (Stresses great size and impressiveness, sometimes with a serious or solemn tone.)
|
majesty (Often used for nature, mountains, or royalty; can sound more poetic.)
|
glory (Can include fame and honor as well as visual beauty.)
Antonyms
plainness (Lack of decoration or special beauty; simple appearance.)
|
ugliness (Strongly negative appearance that is unpleasant to look at.)
Themes
art
|nature
|travel
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A quality of being very beautiful, large, or rich in a way that makes people feel amazed.
The quality of being extremely impressive in appearance, scale, or style, especially through great beauty, size, or richness.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
nagyszerűség
B2
nagyság
B2
Usage pattern:
the magnificence of [an action/achievement]
Critics praised the sheer magnificence of her performance in the final act.
A kritikusok az utolsó felvonásban nyújtott alakításának puszta nagyszerűségét dicsérték.
The book explores the magnificence of human creativity across the centuries.
A könyv az emberi kreativitás nagyszerűségét tárja fel az évszázadokon át.
We sometimes forget the quiet magnificence of their achievement under such difficult conditions.
The magnificence of the project lay in its bold, long-term vision.
They toasted the magnificence of the team’s victory against all odds.
Learner examples
Everyone talked about the magnificence of her speech.
Mindenki a beszéde nagyszerűségéről beszélt.
The teacher explained the magnificence of the scientific discovery.
A tanár elmagyarázta a tudományos felfedezés nagyságát.
We admired the magnificence of their hard work and success.
The magnificence of the idea changed the whole company.
History books show the magnificence of their struggle.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "magnificence" only describes visual beauty. It can also describe very high quality or impact in actions or achievements ("the magnificence of their courage", "the magnificence of the design"), even when appearance is not the focus.
Meaning
impressive greatness or achievement
Collocations
the magnificence of his achievement
|the magnificence of her performance
|artistic magnificence
|moral magnificence
|the magnificence of their vision
Synonyms
greatness (A broad word for very high quality or importance; less tied to visual effect.)
|
glory (Adds a feeling of honor and celebration, not just size or quality.)
|
brilliance (Often used for mental ability, talent, or performance rather than overall scale.)
Antonyms
mediocrity (Average quality or achievement that is not impressive.)
|
insignificance (Lack of importance or impact; the opposite of impressive greatness.)
Themes
society
|culture
|emotions
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very high level of power, success, or effect that makes people feel great respect or wonder.
The quality of being extremely impressive in importance, achievement, or overall impact, not only in visual appearance.
NOUN
C2
LITERARY
3
bőkezűség
B2
Usage pattern:
show magnificence in [giving/spending]
The banquet was a display of royal magnificence and generosity.
A lakoma a királyi pompa és bőkezűség megnyilvánulása volt.
His magnificence toward the poor earned him deep respect in the city.
A szegények iránt tanúsított bőkezűsége nagy tiszteletet szerzett neki a városban.
They remembered the duke’s magnificence in funding schools and hospitals.
The festival, held with great magnificence, honored the town’s founders.
Stories of her quiet magnificence in helping others spread throughout the region.
Learner examples
The king showed his magnificence with a big, free meal for everyone.
A király egy nagy, ingyenes lakomával mutatta meg bőkezűségét.
People thanked her for her magnificence in giving money to the school.
Az emberek megköszönték neki a bőkezűségét, amiért pénzt adott az iskolának.
The party was held with great magnificence and many rich gifts.
They spoke about the prince’s magnificence to the poor.
His magnificence surprised everyone, because he gave so much.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this sense is about generous giving or rich spending, not just beauty. It is mainly used in formal or literary writing, not in everyday conversation.
Meaning
grand or lavish generosity
Collocations
royal magnificence
|princely magnificence
|acts of magnificence
|display of magnificence
|show great magnificence
Synonyms
lavishness (Focuses on spending a lot of money; can sound critical of excess.)
|
munificence (Very formal word that strongly emphasizes generous giving.)
|
bounty (Literary; suggests rich giving or plenty, sometimes from nature or a ruler.)
Antonyms
meanness (Informal; unwillingness to give or share money or resources.)
|
stinginess (Unwillingness to spend or give; the opposite of rich, open-handed giving.)
Themes
society
|money
|relationships
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very large and rich generosity, when someone gives or spends a lot in a grand way.
Grand or lavish generosity, especially shown through rich gifts, celebrations, or spending that displays nobility or honor.
Grammar
Dictionary form
magnificence
IPA
GB/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
US/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
Syllables & stress
mag - ni - fi - cence (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ni)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: magnificence
- Plural: magnificence
Word family
Core family
magnificent
adjective B2
magnificently
adverb
Related words
Expressions
in all its magnificence
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl ˈɪts mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
fixed phrase
literary
in its full impressive beauty
Used to say that you see or experience something in its complete and very impressive form.
Examples
- From the hill we could see the city in all its magnificence.
- The documentary shows the rainforest in all its magnificence.
- At sunrise, the temple appeared in all its magnificence.
Your Magnificence
1/jˈʊɹ mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
fixed phrase
formal
formal title of address
A very formal way to speak to some very important people, like certain nobles or church leaders, especially in historical or ceremonial situations.
Examples
- Your Magnificence, we are honored by your presence.
- The letter was respectfully addressed to "His Magnificence the Rector".
- In the play, the servants bow and say, "Your Magnificence" before leaving the room.