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 …

—John Muir

Synonyms of majesty

• nobility
• dignity
• elegance
• royalty
• stateliness

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has witnessed more than a century of American history, in all its heartbreak and majesty. — Scott Simon, NPR, 20 June 2026

Ultimately, though, no words can truly do justice to the majesty of their play. — Will Jeanes, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Was the majesty of America’s historical mission enough to forgive the indiscretions of the present? — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026

National parks are one of America's greatest gifts, reminding locals and visitors alike of the majesty of the United States. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English maieste, from Anglo-French majesté, from Latin majestat-, majestas; akin to Latin major greater

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing majesty

• lese majesty

Kids Definition

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