Synonyms for majestic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having qualities of splendor or royalty.
The gymnast performed a majestic vault.
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We speak of an exalted station, a grand mountain, an imposing presence, a majestic cathedral, a noble mien, a solemn litany, a stately march, an august assembly, the awful scene of the Judgment Day.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- magnificent Have you honestly ever seen a view so magnificent?
- regal Her Ladyship entered the parlor with a regal air.
- lofty That's to me like a flower on lofty heights.
- stately A government official's stately mansion was looted.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| majestic | rising | |
| magnificent | steady | |
| regal | rising | |
| lofty | steady | |
| stately | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- grand1, royal2, proud1, noble2, regal2, lofty2
- 6 letters
- august2, superb2, solemn2, kingly2, lordly2
- 7 letters
- awesome2, gallant2, stately2, pompous2
- 8 letters
- imperial4, glorious3, splendid2, imposing3
- 9 letters
- dignified3
- 10 letters
- impressive3, majestical
- 11 letters
- magnificent4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (royal2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- majestueux
- Italiano
- maestoso