magnific

[ mag-nif-ik ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. magnificent; imposing.
2. grandiose; pompous.

magnific

/ mæɡˈnɪfɪk /

adjective

1. archaic.
   magnificent, grandiose, or pompous

Derived Forms

• magˈnifically, adverb

Other Words From

• mag·nif·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnific¹

1480–90; < Latin magnificus grand ( magni-, -fic ); replacing earlier magnyfyque < Middle French < Latin as above

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnific¹

C15: via Old French from Latin magnificus great in deeds, from magnus great + facere to do