1. A reference to an immaterial thing which is imposing, exalted, sublime: While making plans for the project, Bruce had a magnificent and brilliant idea which all of those present really liked!
2. A reference to a person, personal attribute, etc.; characterized by greatness of achievement or by conduct befitting a high position: The term Magnificent (from post-classical Latin magnificus) was used in titles to designate a particular distinguished ruler or any other distinguished person, for example Lorenzo the Magnificent.
3. Characterizing a person with grandeur and stateliness who displays wealth with ceremonial pomp: Mary's magnificent aunt was very well-to-do and affluent and had big parties for her relatives and friends with an orchestra, fantastic food, and professional entertainment for her guests.
4. Sumptuously constructed or decorated; also imposingly beautiful and splendid: The villa that Jane's friend bought was absolutely magnificent, with a beautiful and well-kept garden and a large swimming pool, and inside it was elegantly and strikingly furnished.
5. Characterized by expenditure or munificence on a great scale; extremely lavish: Grace's father won in the Lottery and donated a magnificent amount for the poor in the city.
6. Describing something which expresses enthusiasm or admiration; excellent, splendid, fine: The musical Tim and Susan went to see was totally magnificent because the music, dancing and acting was brilliant!
7. Referring to birds having an imposing or splendid appearance: The bird of paradise is termed the magnificent riflebird (Craspedophora magnifica) in Britain.