majestic
gb/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/ us/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
B2
English
~ 6500
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
grand and impressive in appearance
Very big, beautiful, or impressive, so that people feel respect or wonder when they see it.
Usage pattern:
[something] looks/is/stands majestic
Common mistake:
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".
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Collocations
majestic mountains
|majestic landscape
|majestic view
|majestic building
|majestic waterfall
|majestic beauty
Themes
nature
|travel
|art
|buildings
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Snow-capped peaks rose above the clouds in a majestic line across the horizon.
- We watched the whales move slowly through the water, their tails lifting with majestic power.
- 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.
Learner examples
- The castle on the hill looks very majestic.
- We stopped to take photos of the majestic mountains.
- 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.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
having royal-like dignity or bearing
Looking or acting very calm, serious, and important, like a king or queen.
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a majestic [air/appearance/bearing]
Common mistake:
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."
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Collocations
majestic figure
|majestic presence
|majestic bearing
|majestic queen
|majestic leader
|majestic air
Themes
people
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The queen moved through the hall with a majestic calm that silenced the crowd.
- Even in simple clothes, he had a majestic presence that drew everyone’s attention.
- 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.
Learner examples
- The queen walked in a slow, majestic way.
- He is not tall, but he has a majestic presence.
- 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.
adjective
literary
C2
property
3
calmly proud and somewhat superior
Acting very calm and proud, as if you are higher or better than other people.
Usage pattern:
[someone] shows/maintains majestic [indifference/disdain/calm]
Common mistake:
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.
Synonyms
lofty (In this sense, suggests a high and sometimes cold attitude toward others, similar to "majestic" but often more critical.)
Antonyms
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.)
Collocations
majestic indifference
|majestic calm
|majestic disdain
|majestic aloofness
Themes
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The judge listened in majestic silence, giving no sign of her thoughts.
- He treated their complaints with a kind of majestic indifference that only angered them more.
- 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.
Learner examples
- The king showed majestic indifference to the loud crowd.
- She answered the rude question with majestic calm.
- He walked past the reporters with majestic silence.
- The manager showed majestic disdain for their silly idea.
Grammar
Dictionary form
majestic
IPA
GB/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
US/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
Syllables & stress
majest - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: majestic
Word family
Core family
majesty
noun B2
majestically
adverb
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.