regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur.
majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty.
All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome.
(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?
a royal personage, or royal personages collectively.
The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe.
Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe.
great dignity of bearing; loftiness; grandeur
supreme power or authority
an archaic word for royalty
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
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
In its crumbled, ancient majesty, the past is quite visible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 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
“I am quite sure if Queen Victoria knew of this man’s dishonesty, her majesty would be very unhappy indeed.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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
"His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," the Palace said on social media.
From BBC ● May 4, 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
"We are especially delighted that Her Majesty the Queen, a devoted reader and champion of literature, is at the heart of this celebratory new project."
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
“Better be ’portant, Majesty no like to be woked,” he grumbled.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Your Majesty, and almost the thousand years’ worth of majesties before you — Britain can’t seem to quit you.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 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
When they arrive in the city, their majesties will be met at the Great West Doors of the cathedral by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell and the Dean of York Dominic Barrington.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 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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