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majesty
MAJ-uhs-tee
Majesty (noun) means Grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal. Example: “We stood in awe at the majesty of the snow-covered mountains.”
noun
1
Grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal.
"We stood in awe at the majesty of the snow-covered mountains."
"The eagle flew with calm majesty above the wide valley."
"The sheer majesty of the cathedral left visitors speechless."
2
A formal title used to address or refer to a king or queen.
"Their Majesties greeted the crowd from the palace balcony."
"Her Majesty the Queen opened the new hospital wing."
How to use majesty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither grand, awe-inspiring dignity, or the formal royal title "Majesty."
Common pairings
His Majesty
Her Majesty
sheer majesty
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Etymology
From Old French majesté, from Latin maiestas, related to Latin maior ("greater").
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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.
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