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majestic
adjective ma·jes·tic \mə-ˈjes-tik\
: large and impressively beautiful
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First Known Use of MAJESTIC
1601
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Synonym Discussion of MAJESTIC
grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity <a grand staircase>. magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste <magnificent paintings>. imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness <an imposing edifice>. stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement <the stately procession>. majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur <a majestic waterfall>. grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience <grandiose hydroelectric projects> but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration <grandiose schemes>.
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majestic
adjective ma·jes·tic \mə-ˈje-stik\
Definition of MAJESTIC for Kids
: very impressive and beautiful or dignified <majestic mountains>
— ma·jes·ti·cal·ly \-sti-kə-lē\ adverb
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