majestic

[ muh-jes-tik ]

adjective

1. characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand:

   the majestic Alps.

   Synonyms: noble, imperial, kingly, royal, regal, magnificent, splendid, august

   Antonyms: mean, base

majestic

/ məˈdʒɛstɪk /

adjective

1. having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty

Derived Forms

• maˈjestically, adverb

Other Words From

• ma·jesti·cal·ly adverb
• unma·jestic adjective
• unma·jesti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of majestic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; majest(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

The city of Stanleyville—now called Kisangani—was a majestic port city as deep as one can go into the Heart of Darkness.

From The Daily Beast

What waited was a capsule that was just as majestic as the celebration.

From The Daily Beast

He has a majestic view of the dingy back entrance of a Hilton hotel.

From The Daily Beast

It is both darker than its unpleasant reputation and, simultaneously, more enduringly majestic than a schlocky brochure.

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On the evening of January 6, 1923, Tallulah boarded the SS Majestic.

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And he girded him about with a glorious girdle, and clothed him with a robe of glory, and crowned him with majestic attire.

From Project Gutenberg

The tragedy of existence presented itself in its true aspect, as noble and majestic and intimidating.

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During the rainy season, most of these cliffs and rocks are covered with water, and the river then appears more majestic.

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This majestic conception was first advanced, in modern times at least, by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant.

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As he spoke, King Loc, grave and tender, had something of the gentle beauty of a majestic poodle.

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