majestic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of majestic
Explanation
Majestic things display great dignity, befit a great ruler, or are simply far superior to everyday stuff. Compared with a peasant's hut, for instance, a king's palace is quite majestic. The adjective majestic has origins in the Latin word majestatem, meaning "greatness, dignity, honor, or excellence." It's often used to describe things connected with kings and queens (whom, you'll remember, we often address as "Your Majesty"). We also like to refer to the great creatures and places of the natural world as majestic: Mt. Fuji in Japan for example, or a bald eagle flying over the Grand Canyon.
Vocabulary lists containing majestic
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Example Sentences
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The U.S. seized other vessels, the Majestic X and Tifani, in the Indian Ocean in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, in the Indian Ocean," it said on X.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Having abandoned the Majestic Theatre, he’s now wreaking havoc on several floors of a nondescript building on West 57th Street, in a new immersive adaptation of the musical dubbed “Masquerade.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
"We do have a beautiful, seaworthy ship, the former Holland American Veendam, now the Majestic," VCL's US representative wrote on the company's Facebook page.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
“Enjoy your little royal expedition here, Your Majestic Highnesses,” Jack said bitterly.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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