Rich, splendid, fine, magnificent: in later use esp. as a conventional epithet in alliterative verse.
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释义 | the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective] (48) wlonkOE Rich, splendid, fine, magnificent: in later use esp. as a conventional epithet in alliterative verse. kine-wurtheOE Royal; worthy of a king. reala1325 Of, relating to, or characteristic of a monarch, royalty, or (by extension) the nobility, esp. with regard to power, wealth, or dignity; (also)… rialc1330 Befitting a king; sumptuous, splendid, magnificent, excellent. In later use as an intensifier: first-rate. royalc1400 Befitting or appropriate to a monarch, esp. in quality, size, or ostentation; stately, magnificent, splendid, imposing. wlonkfulc1400 = wlonk, adj. statelyc1415 Of a person, or a person's appearance, bearing, etc.: befitting or indicating high rank; princely, noble, majestic; (hence) imposingly dignified. pompousc1425 In neutral or good sense: characterized by pomp or stately show; grandiose, magnificent, splendid; †processional (obsolete). Now chiefly archaic and… imperial?1435 Befitting an emperor or supreme ruler; of special excellence; magnificent; exceedingly fine or grand. pontificalc1440 Stately, dignified; lordly, proud; honourable. Now usually: (depreciative) haughty, arrogant; pompous; dogmatic. sumptuous1472 In general use: lavish, splendid, magnificent. magnific1490 Sumptuous, splendid; = magnificent, adj. 3 4. magnificenta1530 Of a state of existence: characterized by grandeur or stateliness. Of a person: characterized by display of wealth and ceremonial pomp. statelike1534 = stately, adj. (in various senses). pompatic1535 Pompous; †ostentatious, showy (obsolete). magnificala1538 Splendid, stately, sumptuous; = magnific, adj. 2. princely1539 Of things: like that of a prince; suitable for a prince in quality, size, amount, etc.; sumptuous, magnificent, munificent. portly1548 Of a thing: stately, magnificent, imposing. regal1561 Characteristic of or resembling a monarch; splendid, magnificent, stately; distinguished. queen-like?1571 Resembling, characteristic of, or befitting a queen (in various senses); queenly; spec. majestic, proud. haughty1585 figurative. Of an appearance that seems to claim or assume superiority; imposing in aspect; grand, stately, dignified: often with some mixture of… portlike1587 Stately, dignified, imposing; = portly, adj. 1. Minerva-like1598 Reminiscent of the goddess Minerva; stately, impressive, wise. lustrous1605 figurative. (Cf. lustre, n.1 4.) pompatical1610 = pompatic, adj. pontificial1613 Stately; lordly, imperious; depreciative haughty, arrogant, pompous; = pontifical, adj. 2. commandinga1616 Indicating or expressing command; nobly dignified; having an exalted or imperial air. pompal1616 Characterized by pomp; ceremonial, stately; splendid, showy. grand1622 Of a ceremony, public performance, or the like: characterized by great solemnity, splendour, or display; conducted with great formality or on a… splendid1624 Marked by much grandeur or display; sumptuous, grand, gorgeous. pontifician1629 Stately, lordly. Cf. pontificial, adj. 3. rare. regifical1656 Royal, stately; magnificent, lavish. queenly1791 Resembling or suggestive of a queen; queen-like. Also figurative. presidential1804 U.S. Having a bearing or demeanour befitting a president; dignified; confident. Also: appropriate to a president; stately; impressive. angeliferous1837 Resembling an angel; angelic. In later use also: splendid, magnificent, excellent. slashing1854 Very large or fine; splendid. Now chiefly Australian. sultanesque1862 Characteristic of a sultan. pageanted1902 Attended with pageantry and pomp. rare. Subcategories:— specifically of persons (2) — imposing (8) |
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