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magnificence

[/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/]
nounfemininepl: magnificences
magnificência
1. The quality of being magnificent; splendor, grandeur, or impressiveness
The magnificence of the palace took our breath away.
A magnificência do palácio nos deixou sem fôlego.
2. Impressive and beautiful appearance or display
The magnificence of the sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
A magnificência do pôr do sol pintou o céu com cores brilhantes.
3. Excellence or superiority of quality
He was known for the magnificence of his musical compositions.
Ele era conhecido pela magnificência de suas composições musicais.
NYC Slang
the grandeur, the shine, that fire
Synonyms
splendorgrandeurbrillianceglorymajestyeleganceopulence
Antonyms
simplicityplainnessmodestyhumilitydullness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
magnificência
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
magnificência
Common formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
magnificência
Standard usage, may also use 'esplendor'
Portugal
magnificência
Standard formal usage, slightly more archaic in contemporary speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

in all its magnificence - em toda sua magnificência
the magnificence of nature - a magnificência da natureza
regal magnificence - magnificência real
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