magnifico
- noun
- /mæɡˈnɪfɪkoʊ/
- Literature
- Lorenzo il Magnifico
Examples
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So, like, we have this king named Magnifico And he built Rosas many years ago
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Magnifico the knife-thrower has only missed once, when he hit me on the inside of my thigh.
Fiction book (1999) -
Hope, I remember that dinner with Kev, Brad, John "el Magnifico" Magnabosco, and myriad other luminaries.
Blog text (19) -
No less affected was his grandson Lorenzo de' Medici—"il Magnifico" himself—who, in F. W. Kent's words, during "the last decade of his life," acted increasingly as if he were Augustus.
Academic text (2015) -
At the grand event, the Magnifico made quite an impression with his elaborate attire.
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Every guest admired the Magnifico as she entered the room, adorned in jewels and elegance.
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The king addressed the Magnifico, honoring his bravery and significant contributions to the kingdom.
Synonyms
A very important noble person in Spain or Portugal with special rights
Antonyms
How Grand
Surface Forms
Etymology
Magnifico comes from Italian and Latin roots; the Latin magnus means 'great', and it is like the English word magnificent. So a magnifico is someone who looks or acts very grand and important.