magnificent
Inspiring awe, wonder
Magnificent describes something grand, impressive, or exceptionally beautiful—worthy of admiration.
A magnificent palace awes with its scale and splendor.
A magnificent performance exceeds expectations.
The word carries a sense of grandeur that elevates its subject above the ordinary: The view from the summit was magnificent.
Something magnificent inspires wonder rather than mere approval.
Strikingly beautiful
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- gloriousMagnificently beautiful or impressive
dazzling · ravishing · exquisite · lovely · splendid · elegant · divine · breathtaking
Astonishingly beautiful or exciting
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
- stupendousOverwhelmingly impressive
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
overwhelming · astonishing · wondrous · miraculous · spectacular · prodigious · astounding · staggering
Of or befitting royalty
- imperialRelating to supreme rule
- sovereignSupreme in power
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
courtly · stately · august · dignified · venerable · illustrious · kingly · queenly
Splendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- ornateElaborately decorated
gilded · resplendent · extravagant · palatial · velvet · silk · brocade · chandelier
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- peerlessHaving no equal
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- superlativeHighest-degree word form
supreme · unrivaled · impeccable · flawless · masterful · consummate · distinguished · preeminent
Monarch's official residence
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- castleFortified medieval residence
- chateauFrench country mansion
- manorLanded aristocratic residence
estate · villa · edifice · monument · colossus · pantheon · ballroom · throne
Elaborate ceremonial display
- fireworksExplosive light displays
- panoramaUnobstructed wide-angle view
- galaFestive formal occasion
- paradeCeremonial public procession
ceremony · procession · display · celebration · festivity · extravaganza · fanfare · regalia
gorgeous
Strikingly beautiful
glorious · dazzling · ravishing · exquisite · lovely · splendid · elegant · divine · breathtaking · beauteous
breathtaking
Astonishingly beautiful or exciting
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
- stupendousOverwhelmingly impressive
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
jaw-dropping · overwhelming · astonishing · wondrous · miraculous · spectacular · prodigious · astounding · staggering · humbling
regal
Of or befitting royalty
aristocratic · courtly · stately · august · dignified · venerable · illustrious · kingly · queenly · princely
sumptuous
Splendidly rich and costly
ornate · gilded · resplendent · extravagant · palatial · velvet · silk · brocade · chandelier · marble
superb
Extremely impressive, first-rate
- peerlessHaving no equal
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
superlative · supreme · unrivaled · impeccable · flawless · masterful · consummate · distinguished · preeminent · matchless
palace
Monarch's official residence
manor · estate · villa · edifice · monument · colossus · pantheon · ballroom · throne · dome
pageantry
Elaborate ceremonial display
parade · ceremony · procession · display · celebration · festivity · extravaganza · fanfare · regalia · grandstand
- aestheticsaesthetics, aesthetic, beauty, beautiful, ugly
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- ornateornate, elaborate, embellished, decorative, ornamental
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- breathtaking momentsmountain vista, aurora borealis, fireworks, ocean view, scenic overlook
- Brilliantbrilliant, bright, radiant, dazzling, luminous
magnificentunimpressive
Failing to inspire admiration
ordinary · unremarkable · modest · humble · insignificant
- Magnificent SevenWestern about hired protectors
- Suleiman the MagnificentOttoman Empire's greatest sultan
- the MagnificentRoyal honorific for grandeur