magnific
magnific — adjective
- magnificpositive
- more magnificcomparative
- most magnificsuperlative
1. very large and impressive in size or appearance, inspiring admiration because of
very large and impressive in size or appearance, inspiring admiration because of its grandeur or dignity
Takeshi was amazed by the magnific palace, with its tall marble columns and gold decorations.
attributive: magnific + noun for grand buildings
From the hilltop, the visitors enjoyed a magnific view of the valley.
The old city hall is a magnific building that has stood for centuries.
The museum's magnific entrance hall is decorated with paintings and tall windows.
- magnificent
much more common in daily use; 'magnific' is more literary and formal
- grand
emphasises scale and dignity, slightly less formal
- splendid
focuses on visual brilliance and excellence, used across registers
- imposing
stresses the overwhelming size or presence, sometimes with a slightly intimidating feel
文法句型
magnific + noun
be + magnific
用法筆記
Far less common than the synonym 'magnificent' in everyday speech. Used mainly in formal, descriptive, or literary writing to convey a solemn sense of grandeur.
常見錯誤
2. having a spiritual or moral quality that is deeply noble and admirable, elevated
having a spiritual or moral quality that is deeply noble and admirable, elevated above the ordinary
Ananya described her teacher's kindness as a magnific quality that few people truly possess.
magnific + abstract noun of character
The poet's magnific vision of a peaceful world inspired many people across the country.
Klaus wrote about the magnific ideals of justice and human dignity in his essay.
Amir believed that the magnific spirit of community service could change the town.
文法句型
magnific + abstract noun
be + magnific
用法筆記
Typically describes abstract qualities such as ideals, visions, character, or spirit rather than physical objects. Most common in philosophical, religious, or literary writing.
常見錯誤
3. using language or behaviour that is overly elaborate and self-important, often i
using language or behaviour that is overly elaborate and self-important, often in an attempt to seem more impressive than one really is
The mayor's magnific speech was full of fancy words but contained few real ideas.
magnific + speech: derogatory use for overblown language
Critics dismissed the novelist's magnific style as pretentious and hard to follow.
Diego's magnific tone during the meeting annoyed his colleagues, who found it irritating.
The professor's magnific writing style made the simple topic sound very complicated.
- pompous
the most common modern term for self-important behaviour
- grandiloquent
specifically about overly fancy language, more formal
- pretentious
broader; can describe people, art, or writing that claims more importance than deserved
- modest
unassuming and not drawing attention to oneself
- plain-spoken
using simple, direct language
文法句型
magnific + noun (speech, style)
be + magnific
用法筆記
Carries a clearly negative connotation. Use to criticise someone's speech, writing, or manner as showy and insincere. Not used for genuine praise.