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majesty

[maj-uh-stee]

noun

plural

majesties 
  1. regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur.

    majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.

  2. supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty.

    All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome.

  3. (usually initial capital letter)a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually preceded by his, her, oryour ).

    His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions?

  4. a royal personage, or royal personages collectively.

    The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe.

  5. Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe.



majesty

1

/ ˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. great dignity of bearing; loftiness; grandeur

  2. supreme power or authority

  3. an archaic word for royalty

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Majesty

2

/ ˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. (preceded by Your, His, Her, or Their ) a title used to address or refer to a sovereign or the wife or widow of a sovereign

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of majesty1

1250–1300; Middle English majeste < Middle French < Latin - (stem of ) dignity, grandeur, equivalent to majes- (akin to majus < *mag-yos, neuter comparative of magnus large; major ) + -- -ty 2
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of majesty1

C13: from Old French, from Latin ; related to Latin major, comparative of magnus great
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I camped for four nights at an established campground, and although I saw tremendous beauty, I felt like I saw only a glimpse of the majesty that awaits Trinity Alps visitors.

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Trump took a swipe at Musk by referring to him as an immigrant, and Musk responded by taking a swipe at Trump as he discussed “the majesty” of the Oval Office.

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Artists have been trying to capture Sacramento’s strange, electric majesty for years.

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"The problem there is the majesty, isn't it really? I would find that a bit difficult, I think."

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I expected to be agog, because whenever McDonald is on stage, no matter if it’s a musical, play or concert, my appreciation for the majesty of her brilliance soars.

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