MAJESTY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

majesty

noun

ˈma-jə-stē

Definition of majesty

as in nobility

a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well

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as in elegance

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in brilliance

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking

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Recent Examples of majesty The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Every lady was happy to oblige and it cannot be overstated how much this detail adds to the whole show’s majesty. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This Tour will be remembered as Pogačar in the midst of his majesty; a relentless march towards victory which felt all but assured within the first week. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for majesty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty

Noun

Legal recognition of the country’s nobility stopped in 1946 and for aristocrats such as Princess Giacinta Ruspoli, upkeep of the family’s ancestral homes doesn’t come cheap.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Thomas Jefferson is believed to have loved these wines and today they are enjoyed by Italian nobility and discerning wine lovers the world over.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

Beautiful cemeteries can captivate with their artistic and architectural elegance, entice with lessons in local history, and tantalize the senses with botanical delights.

— Mitchell Gilburne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
The Napoleonic Wars raged across continental Europe, but that did not stop society life from carrying on in all its dazzling elegance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

But this offseason, the owners finally made moves, bringing in Bob Myers, the architect of Golden State’s brilliance, and Mike Gansey.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Shohei Ohtani’s two-way brilliance helped the Dodgers win two World Series titles and become a global draw, but his age and injuries are raising questions about the cost of pitching.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Under Porter's direction, the ensemble mines every beat for honest friction, turning a century-old battle over dignity and artistic ownership into an electrifying stage presence.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Absurd and darkly humorous drama, offering an unconventional take on aging, loneliness and human dignity.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of dignity

Noun

Wholesale organic revenue for the group climbed 12% in Q3, while royalties revenue was up 24% and retail was flat.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Its vibrant Emerald Check pattern extends from the base plate to the lid, which is topped with an ornamental glass knob that feels fit for royalty.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of royalty

Noun

Yedikule Fortress, a former prison and imperial treasury whose origins go back to the fourth-century Walls of Constantinople, is returning to its former magnificence as the result of a multi-stage restoration project.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
The magnificence of the AI renaissance has blinded our society to its pernicious creep into the arts.

— David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of magnificence

Noun

The stateliness of Brancusi’s sculptures is never reducible to some platonic idea of nature, however.

— Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of stateliness

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