majestic

ma-jes-tic · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having or showing impressive beauty, size, or dignity; grand and stately.

  2. 2.

    Befitting or characteristic of royalty; regal in manner or appearance.

Phrases & expressions

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    majestic beauty — impressive and awe-inspiring attractiveness
  • •
    majestic view — a grand and imposing panorama

Related words

Antonyms: humble, lowly, modest, ordinary
See also: grand, magnificent, majesty, regal, stately
Synonyms: grand, imposing, magnificent, regal, splendid, stately

Etymology

From Latin maiestas ("greatness, dignity, majesty"), derived from maior ("greater"). The word entered English in the early 17th century through French majestueux.