majestic

adjective

ma·​jes·​tic mə-ˈje-stik How to pronounce majestic (audio)
: having or exhibiting majesty : stately
majestic mountains
majestically adverb
Choose the Right Synonym for majestic

grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive.

grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.

a grand staircase

magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

magnificent paintings

imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.

an imposing edifice

stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.

the stately procession

majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.

a majestic waterfall

grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience

grandiose hydroelectric projects

but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.

grandiose schemes

Examples of majestic in a Sentence

a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style a majestic Egyptian pyramid that has enthralled travelers for aeons
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The mountains are majestic, the skies can be very dramatic around sunset and the skiing is world class. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025 The nearly 4-mile String Lake Loop Trail is shorter, and offers equally majestic mountain views. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025 Switzerland continues its renowned legacy by offering skiers majestic mountain ranges, perfect for experts but gentle slopes can be found for all levels of skiers. Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 The night sky will reveal stunning sights such as the craters of the Moon, the majestic rings of Saturn, the swirling bands of Jupiter, and other astronomical wonders. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for majestic 

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of majestic was in 1606

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“Majestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majestic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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majestic

adjective
ma·​jes·​tic mə-ˈjes-tik How to pronounce majestic (audio)
: being stately and dignified : noble
majestically adverb

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