grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.
a grand staircase
magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.
magnificent paintings
imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.
an imposing edifice
stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.
the stately procession
majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.
a majestic waterfall
grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience
grandiose hydroelectric projects
but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.
grandiose schemes
Examples of majestic in a Sentence
a majestic pillar of society who continues to entertain in grand style
a majestic Egyptian pyramid that has enthralled travelers for aeons
Recent Examples on the WebThe musicians practiced at Kharkiv’s opera theater but not on the majestic main stage.—Laurel Chor, NPR, 21 June 2024 Geographically, the country is divided into two islands with distinct characteristics: the North Island is full of beaches and is home to the main cities, and the South Island is an alpine wonderland defined by majestic mountain landscapes, rugged coasts, and world-class ski slopes.—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 The project is touted as a means to make the area more pedestrian-friendly and infuse financial life into the area, but some residents believe sacrificing the towering trees — with their cooling canopy and majestic appearance — isn’t a reasonable trade-off.—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 Behind them is the majestic marshland of the Camargue, the coastal region of southern France tucked between the Mediterranean Sea and the delta of the Rhône River.—Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for majestic
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'majestic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share