majesty
Translation
majesty, grandeur, Your/His/Her Majesty
Examples
We admired the majesty of the cathedral.
We admired the majesty of the cathedral.
Her Majesty the Queen will attend the event.
Her Majesty the Queen will attend the event.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) impressive beauty, scale, or dignity We admired the majesty of the mountains.
((countable noun)) the title for a king or queen Her Majesty will arrive shortly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grandeur, dignity, stateliness.
Etymology
From Latin 'maiestas' meaning 'greatness', which comes from 'maior' meaning 'greater'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'majestic'. It is also used as a title for royalty, e.g., 'Your Majesty'.