Majestic Meaning in English

word

US

/məˈdʒɛstɪk/

muh-JES-tik

UK

/mædʒˈɛstɪk/

maj-JES-tik

Definition

Something that is majestic is very impressive, beautiful, or dignified, often in a way that inspires respect or awe.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly for large, impressive things like mountains, animals, or buildings. Formal and literary. Commonly paired with words like 'mountain', 'palace', or 'view'. Not used for ordinary things or people in casual settings.

• Spanish: majestuoso - grandioso
• Portuguese (BR): majestoso - grandioso
• Portuguese (PT): majestoso - grandioso
• Chinese (Simplified): 雄伟的 - 壮丽的
• Chinese (Traditional): 雄偉的 - 壯麗的
• Hindi: विशाल - भव्य
• Arabic: مهيب - رائع
• Bengali: মহিমান্বিত - অভিজাত - রাজসিক
• Russian: величественный
• Japanese: 壮大な - 威厳のある
• Vietnamese: hùng vĩ - tráng lệ
• Korean: 웅장한 - 위엄 있는
• Turkish: görkemli - heybetli
• Urdu: شاندار - باوقار
• Indonesian: megah - agung

Example Sentences

The lion is a majestic animal.

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We saw a majestic castle on the hill.

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The majestic mountains were covered with snow.

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She looked up at the majestic trees towering above her.

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There's something truly majestic about the ocean at sunset.

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The music gave the ceremony a majestic feeling.

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