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Synonyms

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

majestic British  
/ məˈdʒɛstɪk /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • majestically adverb
  • unmajestic adjective
  • unmajestically adverb

Etymology

Origin of majestic

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

Example Sentences

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Los Angeles doesn’t have the most majestic skyline, but it’s so picturesque in that moment.

From Los Angeles Times

"I think his legacy will be one of a man who did so much to help people understand how majestic, how wonderful elephants are, and to learn more about their way of life," Goodall said.

From BBC

At the public library that’s named for Howard Miller, two majestic grandfather clocks stand watch.

From Salon

By playing at the Rose Bowl, the Bruins are paid in majestic beauty, timeless tradition and a sense of family that their alumni and fans can’t get anywhere else.

From Los Angeles Times

Unfortunately, this heartfelt film resonates most strongly through those majestic landscapes, not via the story that unfolds.

From Los Angeles Times