majestic

adjective

ma·​jes·​tic mə-ˈje-stik 

: having or exhibiting majesty : stately

majestic mountains

majestically

mə-ˈje-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of majestic

• graceful
• handsome
• elegant
• magnificent
• fine
• glorious

Choose the Right Synonym for majestic

grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive.

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 Web

Arriving in Annecy, as France experienced one of the hottest weeks in recorded history, Knight praised the fairytale look of its old town; the stunning lake, majestic mountains backdrop and pure air but said he was not made for the heat. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026

Dictatorships move faster and plan bigger, and can even be formidable and majestic under experienced leaders. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Among the majestic, temple-like structures were about 200 other buildings on more than 600 acres in Jackson Park. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026

As Aang sets out to rescue his majestic sky bison Appa and his Team Avatar friends, he’s joined by a surprise ally as Zuko’s uncle Iroh learns his nephew is trapped underground too. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for majestic

• domestic

Kids Definition

majestic

adjective

ma·​jes·​tic mə-ˈjes-tik 

: being stately and dignified : noble

majestically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb