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

Some trips dazzle the imaginations of almost every traveler, from visiting the world’s oldest architectural wonders to seeing the animal kingdom’s most majestic creatures firsthand. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

Notable destinations on Kauai in Jurassic Park — now deeply etching into cinema folklore — include the majestic Manawaiopuna Falls. —Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025

But for all its melodrama, Chess is a wildly impressive project that’s too majestic to dismiss and—as many cult favorites are—was probably ahead of its time. —Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2025

The surrounding peaks set a majestic tone, and the quintessential village of Metsovo (with its aforementioned ski slopes) is just a short drive from the property. —Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025

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