noun

majesty

MAJ-uh-stee/ˈmædʒəsti/

Impressive grandeur associated with sovereign dignity.

The ruler's majesty commands formal respect from the bowing courtiers.

A ruler sits upright on a throne while courtiers bow and guards hold the room still with formal respect.

Etymology

Latin maiestas expressed greatness as dignity and excellence, rather than merely physical size. That elevated sense underlies both imposing grandeur and royal authority.

In context

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if they go outside at night and look up, instead of being awestruck by the majesty of the universe, they see pretty much nothing.

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The British Museum speaker13:11

the tiputa were normally reserved for the elite class … They enhanced the majesty of the person that was wearing it.

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More examples

The palace retains its majesty despite its faded decorations.
We pause to admire the majesty of the snow-covered mountains.
Their Majesties greet the crowd from the palace steps.

Forms

majesty · majesties

majestic adjective — Having impressive grandeur or stately beauty.

Similar words

grandeur: Emphasizes impressive scale or splendor, not necessarily royal dignity.
dignity: Emphasizes composed, honorable bearing rather than overwhelming grandeur.
splendor: Emphasizes magnificent appearance or brilliance rather than sovereign presence.