majestic

[muh-jes-tik] /məˈdʒɛs tɪk/

adjective

characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand:

the majestic Alps.

Also, majestical.

Origin

1595-1605; majest(y) + -ic

Related forms

majestically, adverb

unmajestic, adjective

unmajestically, adverb

Can be confused

Synonyms

august, splendid, magnificent, regal, royal, kingly, imperial, noble.

Antonyms

base, mean.

Examples from the web for majestic

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Our majestic national bird is flying high over much of its former range and will soon be off the endangered list.

British Dictionary definitions for majestic

/məˈdʒɛstɪk/

adjective

having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty

Derived Forms

majestically, adverb

Word Origin and History for majestic

adj.

c.1600, from majesty + -ic. Related: Majestical (1570s); majestically.