majestic

adjective

ma·​jes·​tic mə-ˈje-stik 

: having or exhibiting majesty : stately

majestic mountains

majestically

mə-ˈje-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• 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

Kyle Schwarber took a majestic swing in the fourth inning, launching a ball almost out of the stadium, and the Phillies could breathe again. —Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

The trailer features stunning visuals of forests and mountain vistas, with massive trees that stay majestic even when they are being chopped down. —Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025

Take a look at our tips on how to observe the moon to discover what other majestic features will be on show as Earth's natural satellite hits its full moon phase. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025

Most, if not all, stay for the duration of the weeklong event, which features keynotes, panels, master classes, workshops and more against the majestic backdrop of the Alps in the northwestern Italian city. —Terry Flores, Variety, 3 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