majestic
UK: məˈdʒɛstɪk | US: məˈdʒɛstɪk
adj. having or showing impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur
adj. resembling or befitting a monarch; stately
majestic = majest<greatness, sovereignty> + ic<adjective suffix>
- majest: Derived from Latin majestas (greatness, dignity), related to major (greater).
- ic: A suffix forming adjectives, from Latin -icus (pertaining to).
Etymology Origin:
The word majestic traces back to Latin majestas, which conveyed the grandeur and authority of rulers or deities. Over time, majestas evolved into Old French majesté, and by the 16th century, English adopted it as majesty. The adjective majestic emerged by adding the suffix -ic, transforming the noun into a descriptor for anything embodying regal splendor or awe-inspiring beauty. The morpheme majest retains its core meaning of "greatness," while -ic generalizes it to qualities or appearances.
The majestic mountains towered over the valley.
She wore a majestic gown that shimmered under the lights.
The eagle soared with majestic grace across the sky.
The palace’s majestic halls left visitors in awe.
His majestic voice commanded attention during the speech.