majestic
[ muh-jes-tik ]
/ məˈdʒɛs tɪk /
adjective
characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
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Also ma·jes·ti·cal.
SYNONYMS FOR majestic
Related formsma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverbun·ma·jes·tic, adjectiveun·ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverb
Can be confusedmagisterial magistrate majestic
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majestic
less commonly majestical
/ (məˈdʒɛstɪk) /
adjective
having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty
Derived Formsmajestically, adverb
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