majestic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
    olympian.
    • his majestic presence
    • olympian detachment
    • olympian beauty and serene composure
  2. adjective satellite having or displaying great dignity or nobility
    gallant; proud; lofty.
    • a gallant pageant
    • lofty ships
    • majestic cities
    • proud alpine peaks
  3. adjective satellite belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
    purple; regal; royal; imperial.
    • golden age of imperial splendor
    • purple tyrant
    • regal attire
    • treated with royal acclaim
    • the royal carriage of a stag's head

WordNet


Ma*jes"tic adjective
Etymology
From Majesty.
Definitions
  1. Possessing or exhibiting majesty; of august dignity, stateliness, or imposing grandeur; lofty; noble; grand. "The majestic world." Shak. "Tethys'grave majestic pace." Milton.
    The least portions must be of the epic kind; all must be grave, majestic, and sublime. Dryden
    . Syn. -- August; splendid; grand; sublime; magnificent; imperial; regal; pompous; stately; lofty; dignified; elevated.

Webster 1913