Mag‐nif″i‐cent (?), a. [See Magnificence.] 1. Doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence, especially in building, way of living, and munificence.
A prince is never so magnificent
As when he's sparing to enrich a few
With the injuries of many. Massinger.
2. Grand in appearance; exhibiting grandeur or splendor; splendid; pompous.
When Rome's exalted beauties I descry
Magnificent in piles of ruin lie. Addison.
Syn. — Glorious; majestic; sublime. See Grand.