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noun
- 1. an eminent, powerful, or illustrious person: informal "the ranking magnificoes of the media establishment"
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1. : a nobleman of Venice. 2. : a person of high position. Examples of magnifico in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word magnifico. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
adjective. divine [adjective] very good or excellent. grand [adjective] very pleasant. gorgeous [adjective] beautiful; splendid. magnificent [adjective] great and splendid. splendid [adjective] very good or fine. superb [adjective] magnificent or excellent.
A "magnifico" is an Italian term traditionally used to refer to a person of high rank, importance, or esteem. It can refer to a nobleman, dignitary, or a distinguished person. The term is often associated with Venice and was used to address or refer to members of the city's patrician class.
Nov 9, 2024 · Definitions of magnifico. noun. a person of distinguished rank or appearance. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Magnifico." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/magnifico. Accessed 01 Nov. 2024. Copy citation. Achieve academic success with VocabTrainer. Test prep programs. Unlimited learning.
Oct 5, 2024 · magnifico (feminine magnifica, masculine plural magnifici, feminine plural magnifiche) magnificent; marvellous, wonderful; gorgeous, superb; generous
n. pl. mag·nif·i·coes. 1. A person of distinguished rank, importance, or appearance. 2. A nobleman of the Venetian Republic. [Italian, magnificent, magnifico, from Latin magnificus; see magnific.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Magnifico definition: a Venetian nobleman.. See examples of MAGNIFICO used in a sentence.
1. a nobleman of ancient Venice. 2. a person of high rank or great importance. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Word origin. It < L magnificus: see magnificence. magnifico in American English. (mæɡˈnɪfɪˌkou) noun Word forms: plural -coes. 1. a Venetian nobleman.
A person of high rank or great importance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A nobleman of Renaissance Venice. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (obsolete) A rector of a German university. Wiktionary.
