magnificent

magnificent — adjective

1. used to describe something that is strikingly grand in appearance, size, or qual

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe something that is strikingly grand in appearance, size, or quality, filling you with a sense of wonder or admiration

例句

From the top of the hill, the palace looked truly magnificent in the evening light.

predicative use: look + magnificent

Nora bought a magnificent silk dress for her sister's wedding ceremony.

attributive use: magnificent + noun

同義詞
  • splendid

    very similar in meaning, but slightly less formal and often used for occasions or events

  • grand

    focuses more on impressive size or scale; can be less emotional than 'magnificent'

  • glorious

    emphasises beauty combined with a sense of joy or triumph; often used for weather, views, or victories

反義詞
  • modest

    the opposite of grand or showy

  • ordinary

    plain and unremarkable, lacking special beauty or size

文法句型

magnificent + noun

be + magnificent

用法筆記

Magnificent is stronger than 'beautiful' or 'impressive' — it suggests that something is so grand that it creates a feeling of wonder. Often used for buildings, views, works of art, and large-scale achievements.

常見錯誤

❌The soup was magnificent.
✅The soup was delicious.
💡magnificent is too strong for everyday food; use it only for truly grand or impressive things.
❌She wore a magnificent smile.
✅She wore a beautiful smile.
💡'magnificent' is not idiomatic for facial expressions; use 'beautiful', 'radiant', or 'lovely' instead.