grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.
a grand staircase
magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.
magnificent paintings
imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.
an imposing edifice
stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.
the stately procession
majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.
a majestic waterfall
grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience
grandiose hydroelectric projects
but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.
grandiose schemes
Examples of majestic in a Sentence
a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style
a majestic Egyptian pyramid that has enthralled travelers for aeons
Recent Examples on the WebThe event also included a majestic white horse, fireworks, and Latin culture, honoring their setting and Rafael’s Dominican roots.—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 June 2024 For 75 years, Michigan Central was the majestic train station where many visitors first arrived in Detroit.—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 5 June 2024 On a particularly rainy day through the majestic grounds of Hotel Royal Victoria on Lake Como, good sneakers with traction prevented my Italian dream from ending in a nightmare with a trip to the hospital from a bad fall — more proof that small choices while packing can lead to big saves later on.—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024 Banff National Park — with its majestic mountains, turquoise water lakes, glaciers and rich wildlife — is by far Canada’s most popular national park, drawing more than 4 million visitors each year from all over the world.—Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for majestic
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