01 a. Doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence, especially in building, way of living, and munificence.
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Doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence, especially in building, way of living, and munificence.“A prince is never so magnificent As when he's sparing to enrich a few With the injuries of many.” — Massinger.
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Grand in appearance; exhibiting grandeur or splendor; splendid; pompous.“When Rome's exalted beauties I descry Magnificent in piles of ruin lie.” — Addison.