majesty
0 antonyms and opposites of majesty, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal.
How to use majesty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French majesté, from Latin maiestas, related to Latin maior ("greater").
Full origin of majesty →Frequently asked questions
What does “majesty” mean?
The word “majesty” means grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal. In plain terms, either grand, awe-inspiring dignity, or the formal royal title "Majesty.".
How do you pronounce “majesty”?
“Majesty” is pronounced MAJ-uhs-tee (/ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “majesty” in a sentence?
Here is “majesty” used in a sentence: “The sheer majesty of the cathedral left visitors speechless.”
What part of speech is “majesty”?
“Majesty” is a noun.
Where does the word “majesty” come from?
The word “majesty” comes from Latin. From Old French majesté, from Latin maiestas, related to Latin maior ("greater").
Is “majesty” a common word?
“Majesty” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “majesty” have?
“Majesty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal.
What is the difference between "Your Majesty" and "Your Highness"?
"Your Majesty" is the correct form of address for a reigning king or queen, while "Your Highness" — more fully "Your Royal Highness" — is used for other royals such as princes and princesses. Addressing a monarch as "Your Highness" is a frequent mistake in fiction; after the first "Your Majesty," convention allows "Sir" or "Ma'am."
When should "majesty" be capitalized?
Capitalize it in royal titles and forms of address: "Your Majesty," "His Majesty the King," "Their Majesties." Keep it lowercase when it means grandeur or impressive dignity, as in "the majesty of the mountains." The capital letter signals a title rather than a description.
What is the difference between "majesty" and "grandeur"?
Both mean impressive greatness, but "majesty" adds dignity, power, and often a royal note — grandeur that commands reverence. "Grandeur" stresses scale and splendor and applies readily to buildings, scenery, or lifestyles; a palace has grandeur, while a coronation or a mountain range at dawn has majesty.
Is it "His Majesty," "Her Majesty," or "Their Majesties"?
Use "His Majesty" for a king, "Her Majesty" for a queen, and "Their Majesties" when referring to two or more monarchs together. When speaking directly to any monarch, the form is "Your Majesty" regardless of gender.