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majestic

adjective

1. characterized by or possessing majesty;
   of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand:
   the majestic Alps.
   Synonyms: noble, imperial, kingly, royal, regal, magnificent, splendid, august
   Antonyms: mean, base

/ məˈdʒɛstɪk /

adjective

1. having or displaying majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty

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Derived Forms

• maˈjestically, adverb

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Other Words From

• ma·jesti·cal·ly adverb
• unma·jestic adjective
• unma·jesti·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

More importantly, Lovett lends majestic voice to the rhythms of Beckett’s play, originally written in French but conceived by an Irish imagination and translated by Beckett himself.

As majestic as the original may be, listeners will no doubt be pleased to discover that "Cunningham Bird" can not only stand, but flourish on its own merits.

Like majestic swans, they cross in front of the house on their way to Perdido Bay.

It wasn’t just Creel’s handsome looks or majestic singing that stopped you in your tracks.

Around 20 jugglers, trapeze artists and concession stand workers are filtering into the big top that the majestic Circus Vargas uses to perform across 25 California cities 11 months out of the year.