majestic

Also ma·jes·ti·cal

[muh-jes-tik]

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

/ məˈdʒɛstɪk /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• majestically adverb
• unmajestic adjective
• unmajestically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of majestic¹

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

Example Sentences

He quickly learned the geography of the entire hotel and majestic outdoor gardens.

From Los Angeles Times

Three seasons after George and Bertha carted their majestic plunder from Old Europe into their showy manse, they’ve laid claim to New York society.

From Salon

Hailed for its proximity to the mountains, its streets lined with majestic century-old trees, and its gardens, the community was a haven for those looking for a place to live that felt connected to nature.

From Los Angeles Times

Nothing like a majestic creature who rewards your undivided attention, then, to refocus one’s energies.

From Los Angeles Times

A move-you-to-tears orchestral ballad of bone shaking intensity, the majestic “Desastre” — it brims with eccentric sound effects and Beatlesque progressions — would be the most elegant possible choice for both record and song of the year.

From Los Angeles Times