magˈnifik, maig-, -fēk sometimes məg- adjective
also mag·nif·i·cal -fə̇kəl, -fēk-
Etymology: Middle French magnifique, from Latin magnificus — more at magnificence
1. obsolete : having renown : illustrious
2. : magnificent 2a
3. obsolete : intending to impress or extol : high-sounding
those magnific odes and hymns — John Milton
4.
a. : imposing in size or splendor : exalted
b. : showing pomposity
commenced the conversation in the most magnific style — S.T.Coleridge
5. obsolete : royally generous : munificent
• mag·nif·i·cal·ly -fə̇k(ə)lē, -fēk-, -li adverb