magnificent
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/
mag · nif · i · cent
mæɡ · ˈnɪf · ɪ · snt
English Definition
adj. very beautiful, impressive
Significado en Español
magnífico, espléndido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tráng lệ, hùng vĩ
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Example Sentence
The palace is magnificent.
宫殿非常壮丽。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
magni(big)+fic(do)+ent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “magnificent”: The sunset over the ocean was truly magnificent, leaving everyone in awe.
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A
ordinary
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B
splendid
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C
dull
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D
simple
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B — splendid.
“magnificent” means adj. very beautiful, impressive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
From the top of the hill, we enjoyed a ______ view of the whole valley.
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A
dull
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B
ordinary
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C
plain
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D
magnificent
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D — magnificent.
“magnificent” means adj. very beautiful, impressive
Common questions about “magnificent”
What does “magnificent” mean?
magnificent — adj. very beautiful, impressive. In Chinese: 壮丽的，宏伟的.
How do you pronounce “magnificent”?
magnificent is pronounced /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mag · nif · i · cent.
How do you use “magnificent” in a sentence?
The palace is magnificent. (宫殿非常壮丽。)
What are synonyms for “magnificent”?
splendid, grand — all close in meaning to magnificent (adj. very beautiful, impressive).
Is “magnificent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. magnificent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “magnificent”?
magni(big)+fic(do)+ent
