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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmagnifique
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /maɲi.fik/
"La vue depuis le sommet était magnifique."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Extremely attractive, impressive, or striking in appearance.
"The travelers stood in awe before the magnificent mountain landscape." - 2
Splendid or outstanding in quality, execution, or character.
"She delivered a magnificent performance that earned a standing ovation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'magnificus', a compound of 'magnus' (great) and 'facere' (to make or do), entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century. Originally denoting noble deeds or lavishness, its meaning expanded over centuries to describe anything visually splendid, grand, or exceptionally striking.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Magnificent" is said worldwide
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magnifique
Transliteration: /maɲi.fik/
"La vue depuis le sommet était magnifique."
großartig
Transliteration: /ˈɡʁoːsˌʔaʁtɪç/
"Das Schloss hatte einen großartigen Garten."
magnifico
Transliteration: /maɲˈfi.tʃi.ko/
"Abbiamo fatto un viaggio magnifico."
magnífico
Transliteration: /maɣˈni.fi.ko/
"El palacio tiene una arquitectura magnífica."
magnífico
Transliteration: /maɡˈni.fi.ku/
"O pôr do sol estava magnífico hoje."
शानदार
Transliteration: shandaar
"ताजमहल एक शानदार इमारत है।"
壮观
Transliteration: zhuàngguān
"长城的景色非常壮观。"
장엄한
Transliteration: jang-eom-han
"그 산의 경치는 정말 장엄했다."
壮大な
Transliteration: sōdaina
"私たちは壮大な景色を眺めた。"
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