majesty
noun
regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur.
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majesty
American
[maj-uh-stee]
/ ˈmædʒ ə sti /
noun
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majesties
plural
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regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur.
majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
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supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty.
All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome.
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(usually initial capital letter) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually preceded by his, her, oryour ).
His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions?
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a royal personage, or royal personages collectively.
The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe.
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Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe.
majesty
1
British
/ ˈmædʒɪstɪ /
noun
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great dignity of bearing; loftiness; grandeur
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supreme power or authority
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an archaic word for royalty
Majesty
2
British
/ ˈmædʒɪstɪ /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of majesty
1250–1300; Middle English majeste < Middle French < Latin majestāt- (stem of majestās ) dignity, grandeur, equivalent to majes- (akin to majus < *mag-yos, neuter comparative of magnus large; cf. major) + -tāt- -ty 2
Explanation
Majesty describes a quality that takes your breath away, it's so impressive. The Grand Canyon has it, and so does a British monarch (supposedly). The word majesty brings to mind a luxurious castle, which is appropriate because it is also used to address or refer to a king or queen. The Latin root word is maiestatem, which means "greatness, dignity, or excellence," and people first used the noun majesty to talk about God. It was England's King Henry VIII who decided that majesty would be the official way to address a British monarch.
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The soaring designs for stained-glass windows and banner-like vestments are divorced from their Côte d’Azur context, but have a pathos and a majesty that I found as compelling as the chapel proper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
That was an era during which Springsteen was fond of declaring “the majesty, the mystery, the ministry — of rock ‘n’ roll!”
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
He holds fast to what he knows to be true: the majesty of his own goodness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
"To be able to look at these things and appreciate the beauty," James says, "the majesty and the scale of it - it's just amazing."
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The lights brightened and revealed the wondrous majesty of an empty tank.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
The royal visit also coincided with the start of the Jethart Callant's Festival with the town's principals arriving on horseback to meet His Majesty.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
"His Majesty retains huge affection for Buckingham Palace and a deep respect for its role in royal and public life," said the palace spokesperson.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
As an initial proud subject of His Majesty the King, Sherry is equipped to provide young readers ages 8 to 12 with a Loyalist’s perspective on Boston in the 1770s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The temptation to amuse the audience led him to betray his duty to appraise the work of aspiring artists who tremblingly dared present themselves before His Nasty Majesty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
I wonder how Maman felt about Her Majesty.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
Buckingham Palace in October said "their majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been and will remain with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse".
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
And then there are places whose majesties remain largely unknown to the masses — until they end up on TikTok.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
"We are delighted too that its first use will be to guide their majesties into Westminster Abbey at the Coronation Service."
From Reuters ● Apr. 19, 2023
The floral-themed invite for the event, which is due to take place at London’s Westminster Abbey on May 6, promotes “the coronation of their majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2023
"The will said, Sing in praise of this generous land. The will said, May God thy gold refine. America, Angela, America! Purple mountain majesties, Angela. Whoopee!"
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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