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
The noble King Mountain was in full view from here … rising in godlike majesty over the woods …—
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John MuirExamples 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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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The expanse of the American West lends a scope and majesty to the frame, while smooth transitions between 2D and 3D animation make the horse-racing scenes exhilarating.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majesty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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