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magnifique

magnifique

9.8
Said when you strongly admire or enjoy something
  • interjection
  • /mæɡˈnɪfɪk/
translation icon : magnífico
  • The final scene of the play was so moving that the audience shouted 'magnifique!' in unison.

Examples

  • He looked at the completed painting and said, 'magnifique!' to express his admiration.

  • After tasting the chef's special dessert, she exclaimed, 'magnifique!' with a big smile.

  • That painting is magnifique!

  • What a magnifique performance by the orchestra!

  • After tasting the chef's special dessert, she exclaimed, 'magnifique!' with a big smile.

  • The final scene of the play was so moving that the audience shouted 'magnifique!' in unison.

  • He looked at the completed painting and said, 'magnifique!' to express his admiration.

Synonyms

yay
vsmagnifique
  • Informal
185 6.0

A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement

conveys stronger admiration and delighted approval rather than casual cheer
hooray
vsmagnifique
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is more specifically about admiring delight than simple celebration
nice one
vsmagnifique
  • UK
16 7.4

A short way to show approval or praise for something done well

expresses general admiring delight rather than targeted congratulations
goodness me
vsmagnifique
  • Archaic
9 7.7

A short phrase people say to show surprise, shock, or admiration

leans more to warm admiration and delight than shocked surprise
woohoo
vsmagnifique
  • Informal
5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

expresses refined admiration and delight rather than loud triumph
superlative
vsmagnifique
5 5.7

A very strong, often exaggerated way of praising someone or something

conveys sincere admiration and delight rather than mere exaggeration
goodness gracious
vsmagnifique
  • Archaic
5 7.5

A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock

expresses positive admiration and delight rather than startled amazement
oooo
vsmagnifique
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is a concise word of admiring delight rather than a sound of surprise
super-duper
vsmagnifique
  • Informal
1 8.4

A shout that shows strong excitement and approval

is more about admiring delight than playful excitement
hubba
vsmagnifique
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short shout showing excitement and admiration about someone's appearance

focuses on admiring delight broadly, not only appearance compliments
fantastico
vsmagnifique
  • Informal
1 9.6

A word people say when they feel very pleased or excited

focuses on admiring delight rather than just excited praise
frabjous
vsmagnifique
  • Archaic
9.9

A shout used to show great joy or surprise

emphasizes calm admiration and delight rather than triumphant surprise
mirabile dictu
vsmagnifique
  • Archaic
9.9

Says that something is amazing

leans toward personal admiration and delight rather than formal amazement
viva
vsmagnifique
8.2

A loud shout to show support or celebration for someone

expresses individual admiration and delight rather than public cheering

How Impressed

magnifique
9.8
fantastic
626 1.9
amazing
1.0
wonderful
1.0
great
1.0
nice
1.0

Surface Forms

magnifique main

Etymology

Magnifique used as an exclamation comes from the same Latin parts magnus 'great' and facere 'to make'. So when someone says magnifique! they are showing strong admiration, like shouting the English word magnificent!.