majestic
adjective
ma·jes·tic mə-ˈje-stik 
: having or exhibiting majesty : stately
majestic mountains
majestically
mə-ˈje-sti-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- classy
- courtly
- elegant
- fine
- graceful
- handsome
- refined
- stately
- tasteful
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 These majestic mountains and peaks — part of the Canadian Rockies within Alberta's Jasper National Park — were named for QEII after her ascent in 1953. 
Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The main highlights here include the town's mosaic-covered duomo, Cathedral of Civita Castellana, as well as its majestic ancient fortress. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Corferias Centro de Convenciones Perched nearly 9,000 feet above sea level on a majestic Andean plateau, Bogotá has always had a singular energy. Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 There are plenty of great environments to spy these majestic beauties (El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach or wetlands like Ballona, Bolsa Chica and Dominguez Gap), but the Elysian Valley is the ideal place. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell was caught on camera signaling for Brent Suter in majestic fashion during a lighthearted moment in Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 With an impressive central courtyard and a majestic gateway wide for a horse and carriage to pass through, the building is a monument to the area’s past prosperity. Elizabeth Hayt, ELLE Decor, 26 Aug. 2022 As an employee at the majestic Jackson Lake Lodge for nine years, Jeff Monteith knew that the Fed’s annual conference was one of the hallmarks of the summer tourist season. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Its grounds—including a bar which extends outdoors under a majestic live oak tree—are only open to guests and members. Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The main highlights here include the town's mosaic-covered duomo, Cathedral of Civita Castellana, as well as its majestic ancient fortress. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Corferias Centro de Convenciones Perched nearly 9,000 feet above sea level on a majestic Andean plateau, Bogotá has always had a singular energy. Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 There are plenty of great environments to spy these majestic beauties (El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach or wetlands like Ballona, Bolsa Chica and Dominguez Gap), but the Elysian Valley is the ideal place. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell was caught on camera signaling for Brent Suter in majestic fashion during a lighthearted moment in Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 With an impressive central courtyard and a majestic gateway wide for a horse and carriage to pass through, the building is a monument to the area’s past prosperity. Elizabeth Hayt, ELLE Decor, 26 Aug. 2022 As an employee at the majestic Jackson Lake Lodge for nine years, Jeff Monteith knew that the Fed’s annual conference was one of the hallmarks of the summer tourist season. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Its grounds—including a bar which extends outdoors under a majestic live oak tree—are only open to guests and members. Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1606, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
majestic
adjective
ma·jes·tic mə-ˈje-stik
: very impressive and beautiful or dignified
majestic mountains
majestic
adjective
1
as in graceful
having or showing elegance a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- graceful
- elegant
- handsome
- magnificent
- glorious
- fine
- regal
- luxurious
- royal
- proud
- superb
- classy
- noble
- tasteful
- stately
- stylish
- aristocratic
- rich
- gallant
- grand
- exquisite
- simple
- refined
- monumental
- lavish
- courtly
- ornate
- heroic
- splendid
- quiet
- sophisticated
- imposing
- heroical
- sleek
- fashionable
- baronial
- classic
- polished
- artful
- restrained
- august
- understated
- conservative
- grandiose
- chic
- genteel
- posh
- patrician
- swank
- swagger
- ostentatious
- in
- pretentious
- swanky
- smart
- affected
- modish
- sharp
- snappy
- a la mode
- à la mode
- recherché
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unhandsome
- grotesque
- flamboyant
- gaudy
- graceless
- loud
- unfashionable
- inelegant
- tasteless
- flashy
- glitzy
- tawdry
- crude
- dowdy
- coarse
- cheesy
- unstylish
- garish
- raffish
- splashy
- tacky
- styleless
- vulgar
- uncouth
- rude
- unpolished
- trashy
- unrefined
- uncultured
- uncultivated
- ticky-tacky
- rough-hewn
- rough-edged
- ticky-tack
2
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception a majestic Egyptian pyramid that has enthralled travelers for aeons Synonyms & Similar Words
- magnificent
- glorious
- epic
- imposing
- regal
- royal
- massive
- grand
- monumental
- impressive
- proud
- imperial
- colossal
- wonderful
- splendid
- heroic
- grandiose
- heroical
- luxurious
- noble
- formidable
- august
- stately
- baronial
- gallant
- gorgeous
- remarkable
- operatic
- tremendous
- marvelous
- lavish
- sublime
- awesome
- magnific
- stupendous
- marvellous
- extraordinary
- superb
- cosmic
- wondrous
- monstrous
- extravagant
- terrific
- prodigious
- Homeric
- heavenly
- striking
- sumptuous
- cosmical
- resplendent
- opulent
- apocalyptic
- kingly
- divine
- princely
- celestial
- inflated
- awful
- palatial
- pompous
- queenly
- overblown
- lordly
- redoubtable
- apocalyptical
- sensational
- splendiferous
- prepossessing
- killer
- palatine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- unimpressive
- unimposing
- modest
- unheroic
- unprepossessing
- lowly
- ordinary
- common
- average
- mediocre
- sordid
- shabby
- abject
- puny
- meretricious
- insignificant
- petty
- trivial
- mean
- paltry
- trifling
- run-of-the-mill
- second-rate
- measly
3
as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style the majestic language and beautiful cadences of the King James Version of the Bible Synonyms & Similar Words
- eloquent
- formal
- graceful
- stately
- towering
- rhetoric
- lofty
- elevated
- rhetorical
- aristocratic
- literary
- cultured
- grammatical
- grandiose
- bombastic
- fine
- high-flown
- grandiloquent
- pompous
- proper
- refined
- classy
- affected
- pretentious
- oratorical
- tasteful
- flowery
- florid
- educated
- declamatory
- correct
- stilted
- highfalutin
- patrician
- courtly
- academic
- genteel
- hifalutin
- learned
- bookish
- academical
- Attic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- low
- undignified
- informal
- casual
- conversational
- common
- colloquial
- vernacular
- ineloquent
- unliterary
- gross
- vulgar
- crude
- coarse
- rough
- nonformal
- indecent
- uncouth
- rude
- slangy
- unpolished
- unrefined
- uncultivated
- uncultured
- tasteless
- crass
- unbookish
- lowbrow
- ungrammatical
- uneducated
- rough-hewn
- incorrect
- substandard
- lowbred
- ill-bred
- unlearned
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of majestic are grandiose, grand, imposing, magnificent, and stately. While all these words mean "large and impressive," majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.
a majestic waterfall
Although the words grand and majestic have much in common, grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.
a grand staircase
The words grandiose and majestic can be used in similar contexts, but grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience, but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.
grandiose hydroelectric projects
grandiose schemes
The words imposing and majestic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.
an imposing edifice
While in some cases nearly identical to majestic, magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.
magnificent paintings
While the synonyms stately and majestic are close in meaning, stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.
the stately procession