magnificent
UK: /mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/ | US: /mæɡˈnɪf.ə.sənt/
adj. extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in appearance or quality
adj. (of actions or behavior) showing great skill or nobility
Derived from Latin magnificent-, the stem of magnificus ("great in deeds, splendid"), combining magni- (from magnus, "great") and -ficus (from facere, "to make"). The word originally conveyed grandeur in actions or achievements, later extending to physical splendor. The morpheme magni- appears in related words like "magnify" (to make larger) and "magnitude" (greatness in size), while -fic- is seen in "efficient" (making effectively).
The palace was decorated in a magnificent style for the royal wedding.
She delivered a magnificent performance that left the audience in awe.
The view from the mountaintop was truly magnificent at sunrise.
His magnificent generosity helped rebuild the community center.
The cathedral’s magnificent architecture attracts thousands of visitors yearly.