majesty
noun
Simple meaning
Being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
majuhsteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmædʒəsti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
Used this way, majesty is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “The sheer majesty of the mountains was breathtaking as we watched the sunset.”
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A crime that undermines the offender's government.
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