单词	majestically
释义	majesticma‧jes‧tic /məˈdʒestɪk/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES the majestic coast around Big Sur the majestic mountains of the Himalayas Tintern Abbey is noted for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS It contains many majestic old oaks and hoary willows. It was hard to imagine the leggy beeches would some sixty years hence be tall majestic trees. The old building, seen from the Thames on summer days, is quietly and broodingly majestic. The past is the hawk, flying higher; its talons are stronger, its wings wide and majestic. The view across the garden valley to the Old Town, dominated by the majestic Castle, is extravagantly theatrical. They are the few giant trees in the forest-but the weeds, not the majestic cedars, choke us. Up the garden path and a frisson of unease: there is no house, but a vista of a majestic lake. Thesaurus THESAURUSbuildings/mountains etc► high measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top – used about mountains, walls, and buildings: · the highest mountain in the world· The castle was surrounded by high walls.· a high cliff· The council told the architects the tower was too high. ► tall high – used about people, trees, plants, and buildings. Tall is used especially about things that are high and narrow: · tall marble columns· A cat was hiding in the tall grass.· a tall modern building ► majestic especially written very impressive because of being very big and tall – used about mountains, buildings, trees, and animals: · the majestic mountains of the Himalayas· The abbey is noted for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows.· The cathedral looked majestic in the evening light. ► soaring [only before noun] especially written used about a building or mountain that looks extremely tall and impressive: · a soaring skyscraper· the soaring towers of the palace ► towering [only before noun] especially written extremely high, in a way that seems impressive but also often rather frightening: · The sky was shut out by the towering walls of the prison.· towering trees ► lofty [usually before noun] literary very high and impressive – used in literature: · the lofty peaks in the far distance ► high-rise [usually before noun] a high-rise building is a tall modern building with a lot of floors containing apartments or offices: · a high-rise apartment block· He works in a high-rise office in New York. ► impressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc: · The cathedral is very impressive.· The drug has shown some impressive results. ► dazzling extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful: · a dazzling performance· a dazzling smile ► breathtaking extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something: · The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking.· The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace. ► spectacular very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: · a spectacular fireworks display ► awe-inspiring so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened: · Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring.· The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight. ► majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful: · the majestic mountain scenery· a majestic animal ► imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive: · the imposing entrance hall· The bishop was an imposing figure. Longman Language Activatorwords for describing someone or something that impresses you► impressive · The rich variety of animal life we found was very impressive.· Alan Howard has been impressive in "Henry IV' at the National Theatre.· You can visit the desert as part of an impressive 5-day excursion out of the city.· He gave an impressive performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 3. ► imposing a building or part of a building that is imposing is big and impressive: · An imposing staircase led out of the hall.· The show took place outside the imposing Central Library building on Fifth Avenue.· It's one of the most distinguished hotels in Italy, grand and imposing. ► dazzling impressive, especially because of being extremely skilfully done, having an unusually beautiful appearance etc - used especially in news reports: · During his short but dazzling career he broke almost every scoring record in the National League.· She looked dazzling, with her long blonde hair and diamond earrings. ► striking impressive, especially because of being very unusual to look at: · From the outside, the most striking aspect of the building is its tall, slender tower.· It's a tall plant with striking red flowers in early spring.· The face in the photograph was striking - good-looking and vivacious. ► awe-inspiring so big and impressive that you feel slightly nervous: · The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight.· The canyon was so awe-inspiring that even Dan was speechless. ► breathtaking very impressive and exciting, especially as a result of great speed, size, or beauty: · The bank's new on-line service is still growing at a breathtaking pace.· The drive along the beach and up the mountain is truly breathtaking.· The guest house was on the side of the cliff, with breathtaking views of the ocean below. ► grand made or done in order to impress people: · The conferences always take place in grand hotels, away from the realities of life.· They always make grand promises to the biggest group of voters. ► majestic very impressive because of being very big and beautiful: · the majestic mountains of the Himalayas· Tintern Abbey is noted for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows. ► spectacular something such as a view or a performance that is spectacular is very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: · The campground in Emerald Bay State Park has a spectacular setting.· To celebrate independence day, there was a spectacular fireworks display. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► most · The world's most majestic specimen of bufo bufo smiled.· It may be the most majestic bird guano in Southern California.· Here, he reasoned, was the most majestic trick of all. very big, impressive, or beautiful:  This lovely village is surrounded by majestic mountain scenery.► see thesaurus at high—majestically /-kli/ adverb
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