Word
majestic
Phoneticsma·jes·tic, stress on the second syllable
US/məˈdʒɛstɪk/
UK/mædʒˈɛstɪk/
Definition
adj. having a beautiful, powerful, or impressive appearance that makes you feel respect. You use it to describe things that look grand, like a high mountain or a large palace.
adj. possessing impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur. Often describes natural landscapes, large animals, or architecture that inspires awe.
Examples
“The majestic mountains were covered in white snow.”
“The eagle looked majestic as it soared high above the valley with its wings spread wide.”
“The cathedral's majestic architecture, featuring soaring arches and intricate stone carvings, stood as a testament to the artistic ambition of the medieval builders.”
Examples
simple
“The majestic mountains were covered in white snow.”
contextual
“The eagle looked majestic as it soared high above the valley with its wings spread wide.”
complex
“The cathedral's majestic architecture, featuring soaring arches and intricate stone carvings, stood as a testament to the artistic ambition of the medieval builders.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, though it can follow linking verbs like 'look' or 'appear'.
Real-World Examples
“They aren’t used to flying free … but they do look majestic, don’t they?”
Twenty-one white storks, most of whom hatched on the moor this year, were released on Thursday.” “A majestic fan of lifted rock shines across the wide valley.” Etymology
From majesty + -ic, 1600s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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