majesty
Americannoun
PLURAL
majesties-
regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur.
majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
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supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty.
All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome.
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(usually initial capital letter) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually preceded by his, her, oryour ).
His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions?
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a royal personage, or royal personages collectively.
The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe.
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Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe.
noun
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great dignity of bearing; loftiness; grandeur
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supreme power or authority
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an archaic word for royalty
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of majesty
1250–1300; Middle English majeste < Middle French < Latin majestāt- (stem of majestās ) dignity, grandeur, equivalent to majes- (akin to majus < *mag-yos, neuter comparative of magnus large; major ) + -tāt- -ty 2
Example Sentences
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Only when Fabbro trains his camera on the Langhe skies, the land stretching off into the distance, does “Trifole” suggest the weight and majesty of a culture in danger of disappearing.
From Los Angeles Times
"It's a fascinating hymn that describes Babylon in all its majesty and gives insights into the lives of its inhabitants, male and female," he explained.
From Science Daily
The government is his or her majesty's administration.
From BBC
"I am thankful to be born in their majesties' era," said Thanachote.
From Barron's
In the clip, Warburton, as the fan favorite character of Patrick, promises “amber waves of grain” and “purple mountain majesties” while showcasing red, white and blue mouse ears fit for the Fourth of July.
From Los Angeles Times
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