Meaning & use
magnificent
Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive, often on a grand or large scale.
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The palace's magnificent ballroom was decorated with gold trim and crystal chandeliers.
We watched a magnificent sunset over the ocean from the hotel balcony.
A note on using this word
Magnificent implies grandeur and scale, stronger than simply beautiful or nice, and is often used for buildings, landscapes, or achievements.
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