adj
Uncommon
majestic
muh-JEHS-tihk
Majestic (adj) means Impressively grand, dignified, or beautiful. Example: “The mountains looked majestic against the sunset.”
adj
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Impressively grand, dignified, or beautiful.
"The mountains looked majestic against the sunset."
"A majestic eagle soared overhead."
"The old oak tree looked majestic in the middle of the empty field."
How to use majestic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo grand and impressive it inspires awe.
Common pairings
majestic mountains
majestic view
majestic creature
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more majestic
- Superlative
- most majestic
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Etymology
From majesty + -ic, first used in this form in the 1600s.
Class of 1600
majestic joined the language around 1600.
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What does “majestic” mean?
The word “majestic” means impressively grand, dignified, or beautiful. In plain terms, so grand and impressive it inspires awe.
How do you pronounce “majestic”?
“Majestic” is pronounced muh-JEHS-tihk (/məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “majestic” in a sentence?
Here is “majestic” used in a sentence: “The mountains looked majestic against the sunset.”
What part of speech is “majestic”?
“Majestic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “majestic” come from?
The word “majestic” dates back to around 1600. From majesty + -ic, first used in this form in the 1600s.
Is “majestic” a common word?
“Majestic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between majestic and beautiful?
Beautiful describes something pleasing to look at in a general sense, while majestic specifically conveys grandeur, dignity, and impressive scale, such as a mountain range or a palace. Something can be beautiful without being majestic, but majestic things are usually also considered beautiful.
What kinds of things are typically described as majestic?
Majestic is commonly used for large natural features like mountains, waterfalls, and oceans, as well as grand buildings, animals such as eagles or lions, and formal ceremonies. The word suits anything that combines size, dignity, and visual impressiveness.
Is majestic a formal word?
Majestic is a fairly formal, descriptive word often found in literary, travel, or ceremonial writing rather than casual conversation. It works well for elevated or admiring descriptions but can feel overstated if used for ordinary things.
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