magnificence
gb/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/ us/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
C1
Inglés
~ 7000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
property
1
impressive beauty or grandeur
A quality of being very beautiful, large, or rich in a way that makes people feel amazed.
Patrón de uso:
the magnificence of [something]
Error frecuente:
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".
Sinónimos
splendor (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and can sound a bit less formal.)
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grandeur (Stresses great size and impressiveness, sometimes with a serious or solemn tone.)
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majesty (Often used for nature, mountains, or royalty; can sound more poetic.)
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glory (Can include fame and honor as well as visual beauty.)
Antónimos
plainness (Lack of decoration or special beauty; simple appearance.)
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ugliness (Strongly negative appearance that is unpleasant to look at.)
Colocaciones
the sheer magnificence of [something]
|architectural magnificence
|natural magnificence
|in all its magnificence
|the magnificence of the scenery
|palace magnificence
Temas
art
|nature
|travel
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We stood in silence, overwhelmed by the magnificence of the snow-covered mountains.
- The film captures the full magnificence of the ancient temple at sunrise.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We looked at the magnificence of the high mountains.
- They were amazed by the magnificence of the old church.
- 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.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
property
2
impressive greatness or achievement
A very high level of power, success, or effect that makes people feel great respect or wonder.
Patrón de uso:
the magnificence of [an action/achievement]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
greatness (A broad word for very high quality or importance; less tied to visual effect.)
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glory (Adds a feeling of honor and celebration, not just size or quality.)
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brilliance (Often used for mental ability, talent, or performance rather than overall scale.)
Antónimos
mediocrity (Average quality or achievement that is not impressive.)
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insignificance (Lack of importance or impact; the opposite of impressive greatness.)
Colocaciones
the magnificence of his achievement
|the magnificence of her performance
|artistic magnificence
|moral magnificence
|the magnificence of their vision
Temas
society
|culture
|emotions
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Critics praised the sheer magnificence of her performance in the final act.
- The book explores the magnificence of human creativity across the centuries.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Everyone talked about the magnificence of her speech.
- The teacher explained the magnificence of the scientific discovery.
- 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.
Sustantivo
literary
C2
property
3
grand or lavish generosity
Very large and rich generosity, when someone gives or spends a lot in a grand way.
Patrón de uso:
show magnificence in [giving/spending]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
lavishness (Focuses on spending a lot of money; can sound critical of excess.)
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munificence (Very formal word that strongly emphasizes generous giving.)
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bounty (Literary; suggests rich giving or plenty, sometimes from nature or a ruler.)
Antónimos
meanness (Informal; unwillingness to give or share money or resources.)
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stinginess (Unwillingness to spend or give; the opposite of rich, open-handed giving.)
Colocaciones
royal magnificence
|princely magnificence
|acts of magnificence
|display of magnificence
|show great magnificence
Temas
society
|money
|relationships
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The banquet was a display of royal magnificence and generosity.
- His magnificence toward the poor earned him deep respect in the city.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The king showed his magnificence with a big, free meal for everyone.
- People thanked her for her magnificence in giving money to the school.
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
magnificence
AFI
GB/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
US/mæɡnˈɪfɪsəns/
Sílabas y acento
mag - ni - fi - cence (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ni)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: magnificence
- Plural: magnificence
Familia de palabras
Core family
magnificent
adjective B2
magnificently
adverb
Related words
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.