First Known Use: 14th century
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majesty
noun maj·es·ty \ˈma-jə-stē\
: a great and impressively beautiful quality
plural maj·es·ties
Full Definition of MAJESTY
1
: sovereign power, authority, or dignity
2
—used in addressing or referring to reigning sovereigns and their consorts <Your Majesty> <Her Majesty's Government>
3
a : royal bearing or aspect : grandeur b : greatness or splendor of quality or character
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Origin of MAJESTY
Middle English maieste, from Anglo-French majesté, from Latin majestat-, majestas; akin to Latin major greater
Related to MAJESTY
- Synonyms
- augustness, kingliness, royalty, stateliness
- Antonyms
- gracelessness, inelegance
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majesty
noun maj·es·ty \ˈma-jə-stē\
plural maj·es·ties
Definition of MAJESTY for Kids
1
—used as a title for a king, queen, emperor, or empress
2
: the quality or state of being impressive and dignified <… the great church rose up in all its majesty … — Avi, Crispin>
3
: royal dignity or authority <The king carried himself with majesty.>
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