majestic

American  

[muh-jes-tik] / məˈdʒɛs tɪk /

Also majestical

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

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majestic British  

/ məˈdʒɛstɪk /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• majestically adverb
• unmajestic adjective
• unmajestically adverb

Etymology

Origin of majestic

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

Example Sentences

In Manhattan, amid majestic but modestly scaled historic buildings and far from the chaos and skyscrapers of the Midtown business district, "this is where companies want to establish their long-term headquarters," Johnson says.

From Barron's

Animation enthusiasts will find sketches of some of the film's key sequences, drawn in pencil, and projections of its most majestic moments.

From Barron's

He came to Milan with his friends to soak up the city’s architecture and history, even grabbing cheap last-minute tickets for the opera to witness its majestic interior.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Perhaps, but she will always be known as the person who ruined our majestic aviary to help the Moon Witch.”

From Literature

A baby bird who grows into a majestic bald eagle and a Clydesdale are friends.

From Los Angeles Times