majestic
[ muh-jes-tik ]
/ məˈdʒɛs tɪk /
adjective
characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
SYNONYMS FOR majestic
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Also ma·jes·ti·cal .
OTHER WORDS FROM majestic
ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverbun·ma·jes·tic, adjectiveun·ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH majestic
magisterial, magistrate, majesticWords nearby majestic
maître d'hôtel butter, Maitreya, maîtrise, maize, Maj., majestic, majesty, Maj. Gen., majlis, Majocchi's disease, majolica
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British Dictionary definitions for majestic
majestic
less commonly majestical
/ (məˈdʒɛstɪk) /
adjective
having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty
Derived forms of majestic
majestically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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