majesty
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.maj·es·ty
noun \ˈma-jə-stē\ plural maj·es·ties
Definition of MAJESTY
1
: sovereign power, authority, or dignity
2
—used in addressing or referring to reigning sovereigns and their consorts <Your Majesty> <Her Majesty's Government>
3
a : royal bearing or aspect : grandeur b : greatness or splendor of quality or character
See Examples of MAJESTY
- the majesty of the mountains
- <even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well>
Origin of MAJESTY
Middle English maieste, from Anglo-French majesté, from Latin majestat-, majestas; akin to Latin major greater
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to MAJESTY
- Synonyms
- augustness, kingliness, royalty, stateliness
- Antonyms
- gracelessness, inelegance
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