majestic
gb/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/ us/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6500
fenséges, méltóságteljes, fölényes
B2
1
fenséges
B2
Vzorec užití:
[something] looks/is/stands majestic
Snow-capped peaks rose above the clouds in a majestic line across the horizon.
A hófödte csúcsok fenséges vonulatban emelkedtek a felhők fölé a látóhatár mentén.
We watched the whales move slowly through the water, their tails lifting with majestic power.
Néztük, ahogy a bálnák lassan haladnak a vízben, és farkuk fenséges erővel emelkedik ki.
The palace stood on the hill, its majestic towers shining in the evening sun.
An eagle circled high above the valley, cutting a majestic figure against the blue sky.
The orchestra launched into a majestic finale that filled the hall.
Učební příklady
The castle on the hill looks very majestic.
A dombon álló vár nagyon fenségesnek tűnik.
We stopped to take photos of the majestic mountains.
Megálltunk, hogy lefotózzuk a fenséges hegyeket.
A tall, majestic tree stood in the middle of the field.
From the bridge, you can see a majestic view of the river.
The old church has a small outside, but a majestic inside.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "majestic" with "magical"; "majestic" focuses on size, beauty, and dignity, not on something unreal or like a miracle. Some also say *"more majesticer"*, but the correct comparative is "more majestic" and superlative is "most majestic".
Význam
grand and impressive in appearance
Kolokace
majestic mountains
|majestic landscape
|majestic view
|majestic building
|majestic waterfall
|majestic beauty
Synonyma
magnificent (Very close in meaning; often slightly stronger and more general, not limited to visual impression.)
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grand (Similar but a bit broader; can suggest importance or scale as well as beauty.)
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stately (Suggests slow, formal, dignified movement or style more than natural beauty.)
Antonyma
ordinary (Lacks the special beauty or impressiveness that makes something seem majestic.)
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shabby (Suggests something is in poor condition instead of grand and impressive.)
Témata
nature
|travel
|art
|buildings
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very big, beautiful, or impressive, so that people feel respect or wonder when they see it.
Very large, beautiful, or impressive in a way that inspires admiration or awe, especially of natural scenes, buildings, or works of art.
C1
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has a majestic [air/appearance/bearing]
The queen moved through the hall with a majestic calm that silenced the crowd.
A királynő olyan méltóságteljes nyugalommal haladt végig a termen, hogy elnémította a tömeget.
Even in simple clothes, he had a majestic presence that drew everyone’s attention.
Egyszerű ruhában is olyan méltóságteljes jelenléte volt, hogy mindenki figyelmét magára vonta.
The actor gave a majestic performance as the ancient king.
Her majestic bearing made the small stage feel like a royal court.
The old lion rose with a slow, majestic dignity and walked back into the shade.
Učební příklady
The queen walked in a slow, majestic way.
A királynő lassan, méltóságteljesen lépdelt.
He is not tall, but he has a majestic presence.
Nem magas, de méltóságteljes kisugárzása van.
The actor stood on the stage with a majestic look on his face.
The old teacher spoke with a low, majestic voice.
The lion looked majestic as it walked across the field.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this sense for normal confidence or good posture; "majestic" suggests something unusually dignified, almost royal, not just "looking nice" or "feeling confident."
Význam
having royal-like dignity or bearing
Kolokace
majestic figure
|majestic presence
|majestic bearing
|majestic queen
|majestic leader
|majestic air
Synonyma
regal (Very close in meaning, but more directly connected to royalty or things related to kings and queens.)
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dignified (Emphasizes self-control and seriousness more than size or impressiveness.)
Antonyma
humble (Suggests modest, low-key behavior rather than proud, royal-like presence.)
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awkward (Lacks the smooth, controlled grace of someone with a majestic bearing.)
Témata
people
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Looking or acting very calm, serious, and important, like a king or queen.
Having a calm, dignified, and authoritative manner or appearance, often reminiscent of royalty or high status.
C2
LITERARY
3
fölényes
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] shows/maintains majestic [indifference/disdain/calm]
The judge listened in majestic silence, giving no sign of her thoughts.
A bírónő fölényes hallgatással figyelt, és semmit sem árult el a gondolataiból.
He treated their complaints with a kind of majestic indifference that only angered them more.
Fölényes közönnyel kezelte a panaszaikat, ami csak még jobban feldühítette őket.
She faced the insults with majestic calm, refusing to lower herself to argue.
The cat regarded us with a majestic disdain, as if we were beneath its notice.
Učební příklady
The king showed majestic indifference to the loud crowd.
A király fölényes közönyt mutatott a hangoskodó tömeggel szemben.
She answered the rude question with majestic calm.
Fölényes nyugalommal válaszolt a durva kérdésre.
He walked past the reporters with majestic silence.
The manager showed majestic disdain for their silly idea.
Častá chyba:
This sense is rare and mainly literary; learners may misunderstand phrases like "majestic indifference" as describing physical beauty only, but here it focuses on a proud, distant attitude.
Význam
calmly proud and somewhat superior
Kolokace
majestic indifference
|majestic calm
|majestic disdain
|majestic aloofness
Synonyma
lofty (In this sense, suggests a high and sometimes cold attitude toward others, similar to "majestic" but often more critical.)
Antonyma
submissive (Shows low status and obedience instead of proud, superior calm.)
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fawning (Overly eager to please, the opposite of cool, majestic distance.)
Témata
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Acting very calm and proud, as if you are higher or better than other people.
Displaying calm, proud self-confidence and a sense of being superior to others, often seen as distant or indifferent.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
majestic
IPA
GB/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
US/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
majest - ic (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: majestic
Příbuzná slova
Core family
majesty
noun B2
majestically
adverb
Výrazy
majestic plural
1/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk plˈʊɹəl/
fixed phrase
technical
'we' used by one person formally
A formal way for one person, usually a king, queen, or important leader, to say "we" instead of "I" when speaking or writing.
Příklady
- The king used the majestic plural when he said, "We are not amused."
- Some academic writers jokingly use the majestic plural, writing "we" instead of "I" in their articles.
- In older legal documents, the majestic plural appears in phrases where a single ruler speaks for the whole state.