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- [maj-uh-stee]
- /ˈmædʒ ə sti/
- /ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [maj-uh-stee]
- /ˈmædʒ ə sti/
Definitions of majesty word
- noun plural majesty regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres. 1
- noun plural majesty supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty: All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome. 1
- noun plural majesty (usually initial capital letter) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually preceded by his, her, or your): His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions? 1
- noun plural majesty a royal personage, or royal personages collectively: The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe. 1
- noun plural majesty Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe. 1
- noun majesty Impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty. 1
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Origin of majesty
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English majeste < Middle French < Latin majestāt- (stem of majestās) dignity, grandeur, equivalent to majes- (akin to majus < *mag-yos, neuter comparative of magnus large; cf. major) + -tāt- -ty2
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Parts of speech for Majesty
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
majesty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
majesty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for majesty
noun majesty
- greatness — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- illustrious — highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
- nobility — the noble class or the body of nobles in a country.
- stateliness — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
- supremacy — the state of being supreme.
Antonyms for majesty
noun majesty
- subservience — serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
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