majestic

adjective

ma·​jes·​tic mə-ˈje-stik How to pronounce majestic (audio)
Synonyms of majestic
: having or exhibiting majesty : stately
majestic mountains
majestically
mə-ˈje-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce majestic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms of majestic

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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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Cast in a shade of royal blue, the kimono featured a print of majestic cranes with detailed wings. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 The Wicker Husband’s presence — his brooding desire, and the spectacle driving the whole town wild with horny jealousy — is a majestic demonstration of cinematic craft from Dániel and Godena-Juhász and Dunckley and Rubano. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2026 And Smith had spent his teenage summers working in the Sierra as a mule hand, so reporting on the fate of the trees would be a chance to reconnect with a majestic landscape that left an enduring mark on his soul. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The latter is more demanding, but might have the best views of those jagged, majestic Dolomites in the region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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majestic

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