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magnificence

nounfeminineformal/mɐɡnifiˈsẽsiɐ/low

mag·ni·fi·cên·ci·a

Definition

The quality of being magnificent; splendour, grandeur, sumptuousness.
The magnificence of the cathedral took our breath away.
They celebrated their anniversary with great magnificence.
Common collocations
sheer magnificencearchitectural magnificencelive in magnificence

Etymology

Do latim 'magnificentia', de 'magnificus' (magnífico).

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