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Webster 1913 Edition


Majestic

Ma-jes′tic

,
Adj.
[From
Majesty
.]
Possessing or exhibiting majesty; of august dignity, stateliness, or imposing grandeur; lofty; noble; grand.
“The majestic world.”
Shak.
“Tethys’ grave majestic pace.”
Milton.
The least portions must be of the epic kind; all must be grave,
majestic
, and sublime.
Dryden.
Syn. – August; splendid; grand; sublime; magnificent; imperial; regal; pompous; stately; lofty; dignified; elevated.

Webster 1828 Edition


Majestic

MAJES'TIC

,
Adj.
[from majesty.] August; having dignity of person or appearance; grand; princely. The prince was majestic in person and appearance.
In his face
Sat meekness,hightened with majestic grace.
1.
Splendid; grand.
Get the start of this majestic world.
2.
Elevated; lofty.
The least portions must be of the epic kind; all must be grave, majestic and sublime.
3.
Stately; becoming majesty; as a majestic air or walk.

Definition 2024


majestic

majestic

English

Adjective

majestic (comparative more majestic, superlative most majestic)

  1. Having qualities of splendor or royalty.
    Ye gods, it doth amaze me,
    A man of such a feeble temper should
    So get the start of the majestic world,
    And bear the palm alone.

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