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majesty

/ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/
maj · es · ty
Adverb:majestically
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Plural:majesties
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Adjective:majestic
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• noun

1

Impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty that inspires awe and reverence.

Example

"Hikers paused at the overlook to admire the breathtaking majesty of the snow-capped peaks."

2

A formal title of respect used when addressing or referring to a reigning king, queen, emperor, or empress (usually capitalized and preceded by Your, His, or Her).

Example

"The foreign ambassador bowed respectfully before presenting his credentials to Her Majesty."

3

Supreme sovereign power or royal authority vested in a monarch or state.

Example

"The ancient coronation ceremony was designed to symbolize the enduring majesty of the crown."

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• Nearby Words

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major
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majority

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French majeste, from Latin maiestas ('greatness, dignity, grandeur'), which is derived from maior ('greater'), the comparative form of magnus ('great').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Majesty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/majesty
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