majesty
gb/mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/ us/mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/
B2
English
~ 7900
felség, fenség, méltóság és tekintély
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
felség
B2
Usage pattern:
to address [a king or queen] as "Your Majesty"
The crowd fell silent as Her Majesty the Queen stepped onto the balcony.
A tömeg elcsendesedett, amikor Őfelsége, a királynő kilépett az erkélyre.
"Your Majesty, the guests have arrived," the servant announced.
– Felség, megérkeztek a vendégek – jelentette a szolga.
The treaty was signed in the presence of His Majesty the King.
Their Majesties will attend the state banquet this evening.
The ambassador bowed deeply before addressing the emperor as "Your Majesty."
Learner examples
The man said, "Your Majesty," to the king.
A férfi így szólt a királyhoz: „Felség.”
Her Majesty the Queen spoke on television.
Őfelsége, a királynő beszédet mondott a televízióban.
We watched a movie about a young prince meeting His Majesty.
People must bow when they see Their Majesties.
She dreamed of having dinner with Her Majesty one day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes write "your majesty" with a lowercase "m" when it is used as a title. In formal writing, capitalize it in direct address and titles ("Your Majesty", "Her Majesty"). Another mistake is using it for non-royal leaders like presidents; this title is reserved for monarchs and similar royalty.
Meaning
title for a king or queen
Collocations
Your Majesty
|Her Majesty the Queen
|His Majesty the King
|Their Majesties
|bow to Your Majesty
|audience with Her Majesty
Synonyms
Your Highness (Used for princes, princesses, and some other royals; slightly less elevated rank than “Your Majesty.”)
Antonyms
commoner (Refers to an ordinary person without royal title, contrasting with someone addressed as “Majesty.”)
Themes
politics
|society
|culture
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very formal title used when you speak to or talk about a king, queen, or emperor, for example, “Your Majesty” or “Her Majesty the Queen.”
A formal title used to address or refer to a king, queen, or emperor, especially in the phrases “Your Majesty,” “Her Majesty,” or “His Majesty.”
NOUN
B2
2
fenség
C1
Usage pattern:
the majesty of [something]
We stood in silence, overwhelmed by the majesty of the snow-covered peaks.
Némán álltunk, lenyűgözött minket a hófödte csúcsok fensége.
The ancient cathedral rose above the town with a quiet majesty.
Az ódon katedrális csendes fenséggel magasodott a város fölé.
Documentaries often try to capture the majesty of the ocean on camera.
At sunrise the desert revealed its full majesty.
The painting somehow conveys the majesty of the forest in winter.
Learner examples
We looked at the majesty of the high mountains.
Megcsodáltuk a magas hegyek fenségét.
The old castle has a special majesty at night.
Az öreg várnak éjszaka különleges fensége van.
They want to show the majesty of nature in this film.
Everyone felt the majesty of the big, empty desert.
The church stands with great majesty over the small houses.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "majesty" (a noun) with "majestic" (an adjective). Use "majesty" as a thing ("the majesty of the mountains"), and "majestic" before a noun ("majestic mountains").
Meaning
impressive grandeur or beauty
Collocations
the majesty of the mountains
|the majesty of nature
|in all its majesty
|with great majesty
|the majesty of the sea
|the quiet majesty of [something]
Synonyms
grandeur (Very close in meaning; focuses on large, impressive quality without the royal association of “majesty.”)
Antonyms
ordinariness (Highlights the lack of special beauty or impressive quality that “majesty” suggests.)
Themes
nature
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling of beauty and greatness that something has, especially when it is large or very special, like mountains or a big old building.
Impressive beauty, size, or dignity that makes something seem grand and important, especially in nature, architecture, or art.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
felség
C1
Usage pattern:
the majesty of [authority or institution]
The judge declared that the majesty of the law must be upheld at all times.
A bíró kijelentette, hogy a törvény méltóságát és tekintélyét mindenkor meg kell őrizni.
The ceremony was designed to display the majesty of the state to foreign visitors.
A szertartás célja az volt, hogy a külföldi látogatók előtt megmutassa az állam méltóságát és tekintélyét.
Such actions were once considered an attack on the majesty of the crown.
He spoke with reverence about the majesty of the court and its traditions.
Critics argued that the harsh sentence was more about protecting the majesty of the law than about justice.
Learner examples
The majesty of the law must be respected.
Tiszteletben kell tartani a törvény méltóságát és tekintélyét.
Old books talk about crimes against the majesty of the king.
Régi könyvek a királyi felség elleni bűnökről írnak.
The ceremony showed the majesty of the state.
They say the majesty of the court is important for order.
People stood when the judge entered, to honor the majesty of the court.
Common mistake:
Learners may misread phrases like "the majesty of the law" as only talking about beauty. In this formal sense, it refers mainly to the serious power and dignity of the law or state, not to visual appearance.
Meaning
formal dignity of authority
Collocations
the majesty of the law
|the majesty of the state
|the majesty of the court
|offence against the King's Majesty
|uphold the majesty of [something]
|challenge the majesty of [the law]
Synonyms
sovereignty (Focuses specifically on ultimate political authority, while “majesty” adds a feeling of solemn dignity.)
Antonyms
lawlessness (Describes a situation where the authority and dignity of the law or state are absent or ignored, opposing the idea of “majesty.”)
Themes
law
|politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The very serious power and respect that an important system or ruler, like the law or a king, is believed to have.
The solemn dignity and supreme authority of a powerful institution such as the monarchy, the state, or the law.
Grammar
Dictionary form
majesty
IPA
GB/mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/
US/mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/
Syllables & stress
majesty (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (majesty)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: majesty
- Plural: majesty
Word family
Core family
majestic
adjective B2
majestically
adverb
Expressions
Her Majesty
1/hˈɚ mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/
fixed phrase
formal
title for a reigning queen
Formal words used when you talk about a queen or empress, not directly to her, for example, "Her Majesty will visit tomorrow."
Examples
- Her Majesty will open the new hospital next week.
- Tickets sold out quickly for the concert attended by Her Majesty the Queen.
His Majesty
1/hˈɪz mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/
fixed phrase
formal
title for a reigning king
Formal words used when you talk about a king or emperor, not directly to him, for example, "His Majesty will arrive soon."
Examples
- His Majesty has announced a national holiday.
- The ministers met with His Majesty the King to discuss the crisis.
the majesty of the law
1/ðə mˈæd͡ʒɪsti əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
dignity and authority of the law
A formal way to talk about the very serious power and respect that the law should have.
Examples
- The judge said the punishment was necessary to protect the majesty of the law.
- Some people feel that long, traditional court rituals help to show the majesty of the law.
Your Majesty
1/jˈʊɹ mˈæd͡ʒɪsti/
fixed phrase
formal
formal address to a monarch
The very polite words you say directly to a king, queen, or emperor when you speak to them.
Examples
- "Your Majesty, may I present the ambassador from Spain?"
- The child nervously said, "Thank you, Your Majesty," after receiving an award.