magnific
[mag-
nif
-ik]
/mægˈnɪf ɪk/
adjective
,
Archaic.
1.
magnificent; imposing.
2.
grandiose; pompous.
Also,
magnifical
.
Origin
1480-90;
<
Latin
magnificus
grand (see
magni-
,
-fic
); replacing earlier
magnyfyque
<
Middle French
<
Latin
as above
Related forms
magnifically,
adverb
Examples from the web for
magnific
Those with apparent damage were examined under
magnific
ation.
British Dictionary definitions for
magnific
magnific
/
mæɡˈnɪfɪk
/
adjective
1.
(
archaic
) magnificent, grandiose, or pompous
Derived Forms
magnifically,
adverb
Word Origin
C15: via Old French from Latin
magnificus
great in deeds, from
magnus
great +
facere
to do