magni-, magn- +
(Latin: large, big, great)
demagnify, demagnified, demagnifying
A reference to a lens, etc.; to make smaller.
magna cum laude
1. With great distinction: used with reference to a university or college graduating degree, diploma, etc., of a higher standard than the average (though not the highest). Also in extended use, (designating) such a degree or diploma.
2. The summa cum laude is the highest distinction, standard, or designation of a degree, diploma, etc.; that is, higher than the magna cum laude.
magnanimity
1. Great generosity or noble-spiritedness.
2. A generous, noble-spirited act.
3. Etymology: "loftiness of thought or purpose", from Old French magnanimite, "high-mindedness"; from Latin magnanimitatem, magnanimitas, "greatness of soul, high-mindedness"; from magnanimus, "having a great soul", from magnus, "great" + animus, "mind, soul, spirit".
magnanimous
Very generous, kind, or forgiving.
Meaning of "noble and generous" is said to be derived from Latin components indicating "great-soul" or "big spirit".
magnanimously
1. A reference to being generous in forgiving an insult or injury.
2. Characterized by being free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: "They treated their enemies magnanimously."
3. A description of someone proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.
magnate
1. Someone who has a lot of wealth and power, especially anyone in business or industry.
2. A powerful or influential person; especially, in business or industry: "We went to a meeting to interview an oil magnate."
magnicaudate, magnicaudatous
Having a long tale.
magnifiable
Capable of being magnified or to be seen as bigger.
magnification
1. The apparent enlargement of an object as seen through a lens, optical instrument, etc.; specifically, the ratio of the apparent size of an image formed by an optical system to the perceived size of the object to the naked eye.
2. The amplification, enlargement, or magnified reproduction of an idea, event, etc. Also, a magnified reproduction of an object.
magnificence
1. Glory; greatness of nature or reputation.
2. With possessive adjective (as your magnificence); a title of respect applied to a monarch or other distinguished person.
3. Splendor or sumptuousness of surroundings, adornments, etc.
4. An instance or particular display of splendour or sumptuousness.
5. Grandeur or imposing beauty of language, speech, music, etc.
6. Great bounty, liberality, or munificence; especially, on the part of rulers or of God; sometimes as one of the moral virtues of Aristotelian ethics.
magnificent, magnificentness
1. A reference to an immaterial thing: imposing, exalted, sublime.
2. A reference to a person, personal attribute, etc.; characterized by greatness of achievement or by conduct befitting a high position. Now only in the Magnificent (from post-classical Latin magnificus), used in titles to designate a particular distinguished ruler or any other distinguished person.
3. Of a state of existence; characterized by grandeur or stateliness. A reference to a person; characterized by display of wealth and ceremonial pomp.
4. Sumptuously constructed or decorated; also, in a wider sense: imposingly beautiful, splendid.
5. Characterized by expenditure or munificence on a great scale; extremely lavish or munificent.
6. Used to express enthusiasm or admiration; excellent, splendid, fine.
7. In the names of animals; especially, birds, having an imposing or splendid appearance (with a common name beginning with "magnificent").
magnificently
1. In a splendid or stately manner; impressively or with grandeur.
2. In a proud, great, or noble manner.
3. More generally: extremely well, wonderfully, excellently.
magnifico
A great or noble person (originally as an honorary title applied to any of the magnates of Venice); extended to any person of high rank or position.
magnificous
Magnificent, grand, pompous.
magnificously
In a magnificent manner.
Related "big, large, great" words:
grand-;
macro-;
major-;
maxi-;
mega-;
megalo-.