/ mægˈnɪfɪsnt; NAmE / adjective
extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise
SYN splendid :
The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building.
She looked magnificent in her wedding dress.
You've all done a magnificent job.
► mag·nifi·cence / -sns; NAmE / noun [ U ]:
the magnificence of the scenery
► mag·nifi·cent·ly adverb :
The public have responded magnificently to our appeal.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Old French from Latin magnificent- making great, based on magnus great.