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majestic

[muh-jes-tik]

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adjective

characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.

Also, ma·jes·ti·cal.

Origin:
1595–1605; majest(y) + -ic

Related forms

ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverb

un·ma·jes·tic, adjective

un·ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Can be confused: magisterial, magistrate, majestic.

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

Antonyms
base, mean.

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Not with the majestic universe that surrounds our earth and our sun.

In the majestic alignment of all of those monuments over the miles of earth, you can read the steady purpose of a nation.

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Hundreds of people remain huddled inside the majestic cathedral in the town's centre.

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Let's take a look at a few of these majestic sights.

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His majestic pictures of the western landscape were made to carry a great weight of theory.

Newtonian physics proved that the planets move according to lifeless clockwork rules instead of majestic divine will.

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Within that castle is a majestic temple or cathedral.

Please donate to help these desperate rangers who take care of the majestic and rare mountain gorillas.

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Protecting the majestic lion-Africa's iconic predator, at high risk of extinction-is a major priority.

Tranquility is found among this majestic ridge top location with breathtaking panoramic views sure to captivate your spirit.

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World English Dictionary

majestic or majestical (məˈdʒɛstɪk)

—*adj*
	having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty

majestical or majestical

—*adj*

ma'jestically or majestical

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

majestic

c.1600, from majesty. Related: Majestically.

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