Majesty Meaning
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
prona term of address for royalty and imperiality
Sentence Examples
He carries himself with the majesty of a king.
Her Majesty is waiting.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The king's ____ was clear to all as he sat on his grand golden throne.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The visitors were awestruck by the ____ of the ancient cathedral and its very high vaulted ceilings today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English majeste, mageste, from Old French majesté, from Latin maiestātem, (literally, "the quality of being greater”). Ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂s (“great”) See mega-.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The king's ____ was clear to all as he sat on his grand golden throne.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The visitors were awestruck by the ____ of the ancient cathedral and its very high vaulted ceilings today.