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Prepositions after adjectives

Magnificent in, with, of, for, or at?

Magnificent describes something extremely impressive, beautiful, or excellent.

Quick answer

Which prepositions are used with magnificent?

Magnificent in and magnificent at are the most natural combinations. Magnificent with can describe possession or accompanying features. Magnificent of and magnificent for are uncommon as direct adjective patterns.

She was magnificent in the final match.
He is magnificent at public speaking.
The hall was magnificent with its gold decorations.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
magnificent in + activity/event

Performing extremely well

Magnificent in describes excellence within an event, role, or performance.

The orchestra was magnificent in concert.
She looked magnificent in the lead role.
2
magnificent at + skill

Being highly skilled

Magnificent at refers to exceptional ability.

He is magnificent at negotiation.
She became magnificent at organising teams.
3
magnificent with + feature

Describing impressive accompanying details

Magnificent with can describe something together with notable features.

The palace looked magnificent with the lights on.
The table was magnificent with fresh flowers.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
magnificent in
She was magnificent in the championship.
Excellent during an event or role.
magnificent at
He is magnificent at chess.
Exceptionally skilled.
magnificent with
The garden was magnificent with roses in bloom.
Impressive because of accompanying features.
magnificent for
The hotel is excellent for conferences.
For is not a usual complement after magnificent.
magnificent of
It was generous of her to help.
Of is not a standard complement after magnificent.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using magnificent of

English does not normally use of after magnificent.

✕ It was magnificent of him to donate. ✓ It was generous of him to donate.

Confusing magnificent in and magnificent at

Use in for events or performances and at for skills.

✕ She was magnificent at the final. ✓ She was magnificent in the final.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The actor was magnificent ___ the film.
2. She is magnificent ___ languages.
3. The room looked magnificent ___ candles everywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Can magnificent describe people?

Yes. It can describe appearance, behaviour, or performance.

Is magnificent at common?

It is possible, though excellent at is more common in everyday English.

Can magnificent be followed by a noun directly?

Yes. For example: magnificent scenery or magnificent performance.

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