majesty
noun
maj·es·ty
ˈma-jə-stē 
plural majesties
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
Examples of majesty in a Sentence
the majesty of the mountains
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Stargazers hoping to explore the majesty of the lunar surface for themselves should read our roundups of the best telescope and binocular deals, while those new to navigating the night sky should check out our guide to the top smartphone stargazing apps available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Nearby is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
Just beyond, the Pirámide de Kinich Kak Moo—a temple honoring the ancient sun god—rises in quiet majesty.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majesty. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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majesty
noun
maj·es·ty
ˈmaj-ə-stē
plural majesties
1
: royal power, authority, or dignity
2
—used as a title for a king, queen, emperor, or empress
Your Majesty
3
a
: royal manner or quality
b
: greatness of quality or character
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