majesty

noun

ˈma-jə-stē How to pronounce majesty (audio)
Definition of majestynext
1
as in nobility
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well

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2
as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the bishop carries himself with an impressive majesty

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as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the majesty of the Roman Colosseum is breathtaking

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Recent Examples of majesty Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Route 12, Utah The red rock majesty of Utah is on triumphant display on State Route 12, winding between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for majesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majesty
  1. nobility
  2. elegance
  3. brilliance
  4. dignity
  5. glory
  6. royalty
  7. magnificence
  8. stateliness
Noun
  • Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old center back, comes from a line of nobility, particularly Counts, in his home country.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999.
    — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Red, nude, and pale pink polishes carry a refined elegance that never looks dated.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Lamine Yamal has struggled since his return from injury, with just a few sparks of brilliance here and there.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • Highbrow reviewers didn't always appreciate their brilliance back then, but looking back all these decades later, many of the best examples still stand up now.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • When serious illness interrupts that, there should be more space for care, dignity and support.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
  • Efira stars as Marie-Lou, the director of an elderly care facility who is fighting to institute a philosophy of care built on listening and respect for her residents’ dignity, over the resistance of her own staff.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • Aged golf legends trying and failing to relive their glory days.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The glory of winning an Open does not depend on the venue, but Birkdale offers a particular prestige.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of glory
Noun
  • Prince Harry stops for a picture with New York royalty, Knicks star Jalen Brunson, at the TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City on July 16.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Kente used to be for royalty and for ceremonial purposes, reserved for sacred ceremonies and occasions.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of royalty
Noun
  • Loser goes home, just like the others bounced from this bonkers initial knockout round — dreams trounced via penalty kick or last-minute magnificence or just … a big French bully.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • Rounded edges relay a sense of comfort while ash veneer creates a strong and sophisticated frame—and the exaggerated height lends a certain stateliness.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The stateliness of it all feels even more old-fashioned in light of such recent audacious and original horror films as Sinners, Weapons, and everything directed by Jordan Peele.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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