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Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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magnificent

adjective
  1. Marked by extraordinary elegance, beauty, and splendor: brilliant, glorious, gorgeous, proud, resplendent, splendid, splendorous. See beautiful
  2. Large and impressive in size, scope, or extent: august, baronial, grand, grandiose, imposing, lordly, magnific, majestic, noble, princely, regal, royal, splendid, stately, sublime, superb. See big, good
  3. Far beyond what is usual, normal, or customary: exceptional, extraordinary, outstanding, preeminent, rare, remarkable, singular, towering, uncommon, unusual. Informal: standout. Slang: awesome, out of sight. See better, usual

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