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majestic

/məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ adjective

In Latin: augustus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about majestic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters.
    his majestic presence
  2. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility.
    a gallant pageant
  3. Belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler.
    golden age of imperial splendor

Origin

From majesty + -ic, 1600s.

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