magnificent

/mægˈnɪf·ə·sənt/ adj

Definition

› causing admiration esp. because of an unusual quality such as great size or beauty: New Orleans is famous for its magnificent old oak trees. magnificence

/mægˈnɪf·ə·səns/ n [U] › the magnificence of nature

(Definition of magnificent adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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