noun

majesty

MAJ-uhs-tee

noun

Grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal.

"The sheer majesty of the cathedral left visitors speechless."

A formal title used to address or refer to a king or queen.

"Her Majesty the Queen opened the new hospital wing."

How to Use Majesty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither grand, awe-inspiring dignity, or the formal royal title "Majesty."

Common pairings

His Majesty Her Majesty sheer majesty

majesties plural, Majesties plural

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The sheer _____ of the cathedral left visitors speechless.

From Old French majesté, from Latin maiestas, related to Latin maior ("greater").

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