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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective majestic differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of majestic are grandiose, grand, imposing, magnificent, and stately. While all these words mean "large and impressive," majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.

a majestic waterfall

When could grand be used to replace majestic?

Although the words grand and majestic have much in common, grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.

a grand staircase

In what contexts can grandiose take the place of majestic?

The words grandiose and majestic can be used in similar contexts, but grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience, but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.

grandiose hydroelectric projects
grandiose schemes

When is it sensible to use imposing instead of majestic?

The words imposing and majestic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.

an imposing edifice

When can magnificent be used instead of majestic?

While in some cases nearly identical to majestic, magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

magnificent paintings

Where would stately be a reasonable alternative to majestic?

While the synonyms stately and majestic are close in meaning, stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.

the stately procession

Examples of majestic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In stark contrast to the photographer’s efforts, the lynx appears relaxed, stretching in front of the majestic landscape. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024 Kids especially will love the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden, conveniently nestled near the entrance, with a majestic waterfall, rope bridge, research station, and other fun surprises. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024 Mountains once majestic against the blue horizon have been erased and swallowed by vast pits as the Peruvian government courts international mining companies scraping the ancestral lands for metal. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 Courtesy Netflix Photographed by Addy Campbell, GQ, May/April 2024 Domingo attended his first Met Gala earlier this year, following an awards season that saw the actor’s bold, majestic style command red carpets and anoint him one of the best dressed men in Hollywood. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for majestic 

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“Majestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majestic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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