impressiveness
91impressive — impressively, adv. impressiveness, n. /im pres iv/, adj. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. [1585 95; IMPRESS1 + IVE] Syn. imposing …
92magnificence — /mag nif euh seuhns/, n. 1. the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity: the magnificence of snow covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements. 2. impressiveness of surroundings: the magnificence of… …
93Saturn — /sat euhrn/, n. 1. an ancient Roman god of agriculture, the consort of Ops, believed to have ruled the earth during an age of happiness and virtue, identified with the Greek god Cronus. 2. Astron. the planet sixth in order from the sun, having an …
94solemnity — /seuh lem ni tee/, n., pl. solemnities. 1. the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral. 2. Often, solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality:… …
95Islamic arts — Visual, literary, and performing arts of the populations that adopted Islam from the 7th century. Islamic visual arts are decorative, colourful, and, in religious art, nonrepresentational; the characteristic Islamic decoration is the arabesque.… …
96drug cult — Introduction group using drugs to achieve religious (religious experience) or spiritual revelation and for ritualistic purposes. Though the idea may be strange to most modern worshippers, drugs have played an important role in the… …
97Thysdrus — ▪ Tunisia modern El Jem ancient Roman city south of Hadrumetum (modern Sousse) in what is now Tunisia. Although it was originally a native community influenced by Carthaginian civilization, Thysdrus probably received Julius Caesar s veterans… …
98Henry VI — • German king and Holy Roman Emperor (1165 1197) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Henry VI Henry VI † …
99Hroswitha — • A celebrated nun poetess of the tenth century, whose name has been given in various forms, Roswitha, Hrotswitha, Hrosvitha, and Hrotsuit; born probably between 930 and 940, died about 1002 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hroswitha… …
100Improperia — • The reproaches which in the liturgy of the Office of Good Friday the Saviour is made to utter against the Jews, who, in requital for all the Divine favours and particularly for the delivery from the bondage of Egypt and safe conduct into the… …
