ma·jes·tic

[muh-jes-tik]
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

ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverb
un·ma·jes·tic, adjective
un·ma·jes·ti·cal·ly, adverb

magisterial, magistrate, majestic.


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


base, mean.
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majestic or majestical (məˈdʒɛstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty
 
majestical or majestical
 
adj
 
ma'jestically or majestical
 
adv

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Majestic is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
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Word Origin & History

majestic
c.1600, from majesty. Related: Majestically.
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Example sentences
Our majestic national bird is flying high over much of its former range and
  will soon be off the endangered list.
Decorate your desktop with majestic images from the heavens above.
Enjoy a gallery of images celebrating this graceful and majestic waterfowl.
The atmosphere on the beach was majestic and simply cannot be described in
  words.
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