Majestic

Pronunciation: /məˈdʒɛstɪk/

Definitions of majestic

adjective having or showing impressive beauty or dignity

Example Sentences

A1 The majestic mountains were covered in snow.

A2 We took a boat tour to see the majestic waterfalls.

B1 The castle stood on a hill, looking majestic in the sunlight.

B2 The opera house was a majestic building with intricate details.

C1 The majestic lion roamed freely in the vast savannah.

C2 The majestic architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe.

Examples of majestic in a Sentence

formal The majestic palace stood tall against the backdrop of the mountains.

informal Wow, that castle looks so majestic!

slang That car is absolutely majestic, dude!

figurative Her voice had a majestic quality that captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of majestic

• past tense: majestic
• plural: majestics
• comparative: more majestic
• superlative: most majestic
• present tense: majestic
• future tense: will be majestic
• perfect tense: have been majestic
• continuous tense: is being majestic
• singular: majestic
• positive degree: majestic
• infinitive: to be majestic
• gerund: being majestic
• participle: majestic

Origin and Evolution of majestic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'majestic' originated from the Latin word 'majesticus', which is derived from 'majestas' meaning 'greatness' or 'dignity'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'majestic' has retained its original meaning of grandeur and dignity, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything impressive or awe-inspiring.