majestic

ma·jes·tic

adj \mə-ˈjes-tik\

Definition of MAJESTIC

: having or exhibiting majesty : stately

— ma·jes·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of MAJESTIC

1. <a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style>
2. <a majestic Egyptian pyramid that has enthralled travelers for aeons>

First Known Use of MAJESTIC

1601

Related to MAJESTIC

Synonyms: classy, courtly, fine, graceful, handsome, elegant, refined, stately, tasteful

Antonyms: dowdy, graceless, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, unfashionable, unhandsome, unstylish

Related Words: august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, monumental, noble, ornate, proud, regal, rich, royal, splendid, superb; artful, genteel, polished, sophisticated; classic, conservative, exquisite, quiet, restrained, simple, understated; aristocratic, patrician; à la mode (also a la mode), chic, fashionable, in, modish, posh, sharp, sleek, smart, snappy, stylish, swagger, swank (or swanky); affected, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, recherché

Near Antonyms: cheesy, coarse, crude, flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, grotesque, loud, raffish, splashy, tacky, tawdry, ticky-tacky (also ticky-tack); rough-edged, rough-hewn, rude, trashy, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

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Rhymes with MAJESTIC

domestic