majestic
gb/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/ us/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 6500
Maana
maana 0
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] looks/is/stands majestic
Kosa la kawaida:
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".
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
majestic mountains
|majestic landscape
|majestic view
|majestic building
|majestic waterfall
|majestic beauty
Mada
nature
|travel
|art
|buildings
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has a majestic [air/appearance/bearing]
Kosa la kawaida:
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."
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
majestic figure
|majestic presence
|majestic bearing
|majestic queen
|majestic leader
|majestic air
Mada
people
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] shows/maintains majestic [indifference/disdain/calm]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
lofty (In this sense, suggests a high and sometimes cold attitude toward others, similar to "majestic" but often more critical.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
majestic indifference
|majestic calm
|majestic disdain
|majestic aloofness
Mada
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
majestic
IPA
GB/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
US/məd͡ʒˈɛstɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
majest - ic (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: majestic
Familia ya neno
Core family
majesty
noun B2
majestically
adverb
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.