n.
Pronunciation: mag- ' ni-f ə -s ə n(t)s, m ə g-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia, from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + - ficus -fic ― more at MUCH
Date: 14th century
1 : the quality or state of being magnificent
2 : splendor of surroundings