Majesty
noun
Sovereign power, authority, or dignity.
The Queen's majesty was undeniable.
Often appears as...
- her majesty
- his majesty
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Academic
noun
Impressive grandeur or beauty.
The majesty of the Grand Canyon is unmatched.
Often appears as...
- majesty of nature
- majesty of the mountains
noun
A title used to address a king or queen.
They bowed before His Majesty the King.
Often appears as...
- your majesty
- his majesty
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Approving
Academic
noun
Sovereign power, authority, or dignity.
The Queen's majesty was undeniable.
Often appears as...
- her majesty
- his majesty
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Impressive grandeur or beauty.
The majesty of the Grand Canyon is unmatched.
Often appears as...
- majesty of nature
- majesty of the mountains
noun
A title used to address a king or queen.
They bowed before His Majesty the King.
Often appears as...
- your majesty
- his majesty
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Respectful Address
Use 'majesty' to show respect when referring to a king or queen.
The subjects greeted her majesty with deep bows.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorically Speaking
'Majesty' can metaphorically express admiration for someone's extraordinary qualities.
The artist's majesty is evident in his sculptures.
Pro Tip 1/2Respectful Address
Use 'majesty' to show respect when referring to a king or queen.
The subjects greeted her majesty with deep bows.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorically Speaking
'Majesty' can metaphorically express admiration for someone's extraordinary qualities.
The artist's majesty is evident in his sculptures.
Pro Tip 1/2Respectful Address
Use 'majesty' to show respect when referring to a king or queen.
The subjects greeted her majesty with deep bows.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorically Speaking
'Majesty' can metaphorically express admiration for someone's extraordinary qualities.
The artist's majesty is evident in his sculptures.
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Tiger Eye: Up Close and...
special reverence for the big cats and Nick hopes that by showing the world the power and majesty of these beasts he can help build a political will to protect them we really wanted to just find a way to get into their world as such a secret world Nick has settled on a novel
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Wild Tigers Caught on...
reverence for the big cats and Nick hopes that by showing the world the power and majesty of these beasts he can help build a political will to protect them we really wanted to just find a way to get into their world at such a secret world nick has settled on a novel
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Stories of Photographing...
He just gave me a word my kids would use about the beauty and majesty of life. And isn't it amazing how the man who faces so much adversity still looks at the world through the eyes of wonder?" His nurse said, "He's exhausted. Let's give his eyes a rest.
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Tiger Eye: Up Close and...
power and majesty of these beasts he can help build a political will to protect them we really wanted to just find a way to get into their world at such a secret world nick has settled on a novel approach he plans to capture a tiger on
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Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
with the majesty of nature, we continue a sacred practice. Through the ephemeral nature of music, we are reminded that we are but temporary custodians of this land. And it is our duty to cultivate the land and ourselves
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This Man’s Words Will...
world so that it can live out its own destiny and hopefully touch people in some way growing up in Israel in at the beginning years the majesty of life was in front of me at all times the hills then were
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History's deadliest king...
“a slice of this magnificent African cake.” Meanwhile, he read colonial explorer Henry Morton Stanley’s reports about traveling through Africa. Stanley emphasized the Congo basin’s majesty.
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The Call of Everest PIPE...
greater Everest has in part become domesticated the majesty of the mountain and the meaning of climb minute have changed but it's still a place to go and have the adventure of your life
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Why Indigenous Forest...
"Permit me," to respect spirit, the majesty of giant trees. Often he would look me straight in the eye and say, "Spirits, forests, lanzones. They nurture us. You nurture them back.
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The problem of light...
if they go outside at night and look up, instead of being awestruck by the majesty of the universe, they see pretty much nothing. These unremarkable, completely blank night skies,
Video examples
Tiger Eye: Up Close and...
special reverence for the big cats and Nick hopes that by showing the world the power and majesty of these beasts he can help build a political will to protect them we really wanted to just find a way to get into their world as such a secret world Nick has settled on a novel
Video examples
Wild Tigers Caught on...
reverence for the big cats and Nick hopes that by showing the world the power and majesty of these beasts he can help build a political will to protect them we really wanted to just find a way to get into their world at such a secret world nick has settled on a novel
Video examples
Stories of Photographing...
He just gave me a word my kids would use about the beauty and majesty of life. And isn't it amazing how the man who faces so much adversity still looks at the world through the eyes of wonder?" His nurse said, "He's exhausted. Let's give his eyes a rest.
Video examples
Tiger Eye: Up Close and...
power and majesty of these beasts he can help build a political will to protect them we really wanted to just find a way to get into their world at such a secret world nick has settled on a novel approach he plans to capture a tiger on
Video examples
Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
with the majesty of nature, we continue a sacred practice. Through the ephemeral nature of music, we are reminded that we are but temporary custodians of this land. And it is our duty to cultivate the land and ourselves
Video examples
This Man’s Words Will...
world so that it can live out its own destiny and hopefully touch people in some way growing up in Israel in at the beginning years the majesty of life was in front of me at all times the hills then were
Video examples
History's deadliest king...
“a slice of this magnificent African cake.” Meanwhile, he read colonial explorer Henry Morton Stanley’s reports about traveling through Africa. Stanley emphasized the Congo basin’s majesty.
Video examples
The Call of Everest PIPE...
greater Everest has in part become domesticated the majesty of the mountain and the meaning of climb minute have changed but it's still a place to go and have the adventure of your life
Video examples
Why Indigenous Forest...
"Permit me," to respect spirit, the majesty of giant trees. Often he would look me straight in the eye and say, "Spirits, forests, lanzones. They nurture us. You nurture them back.
Video examples
The problem of light...
if they go outside at night and look up, instead of being awestruck by the majesty of the universe, they see pretty much nothing. These unremarkable, completely blank night skies,
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Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
If you think of feelings you have when you are awed by something - for example, knowing that elements in your body trace to exploded stars - I call that a spiritual reaction, speaking of awe and majesty, where words fail you.
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Saint Bernard
Saint
Who is there that can adequately gauge the greatness of the humility, gentleness, self-surrender, revealed by the Lord of majesty in assuming human nature, in accepting the punishment of death, the shame of the cross?
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Adelbert von Chamisso
German Poet
The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter.
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Rick Perry
American Politician
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator.
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Jonathan Raban
British Author
I've taught the better class of tourist both to see and not to see; to lift their eyes above and beyond the inessentials, and thrill to our western Nature in her majesty.
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Gino D'Acampo
Italian Chef
I don't like lakes generally. It's a glorified pond, isn't it? I live by the sea, so for me I need to taste salt. I prefer the mystery, the majesty of the sea.
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Washington Irving
American Writer
There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.
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Frank Deford
American Writer
Majesty is a thing of beauty to behold, whatever the particular enterprise.
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Philip Treacy
Irish Designer
When people think of hats, they think of her majesty the queen.
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Edward Young
English Poet
Virtue alone has majesty in death.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
If you think of feelings you have when you are awed by something - for example, knowing that elements in your body trace to exploded stars - I call that a spiritual reaction, speaking of awe and majesty, where words fail you.
Quote examples
Saint Bernard
Saint
Who is there that can adequately gauge the greatness of the humility, gentleness, self-surrender, revealed by the Lord of majesty in assuming human nature, in accepting the punishment of death, the shame of the cross?
Quote examples
Adelbert von Chamisso
German Poet
The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter.
Quote examples
Rick Perry
American Politician
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator.
Quote examples
Jonathan Raban
British Author
I've taught the better class of tourist both to see and not to see; to lift their eyes above and beyond the inessentials, and thrill to our western Nature in her majesty.
Quote examples
Gino D'Acampo
Italian Chef
I don't like lakes generally. It's a glorified pond, isn't it? I live by the sea, so for me I need to taste salt. I prefer the mystery, the majesty of the sea.
Quote examples
Washington Irving
American Writer
There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.
Quote examples
Frank Deford
American Writer
Majesty is a thing of beauty to behold, whatever the particular enterprise.
Quote examples
Philip Treacy
Irish Designer
When people think of hats, they think of her majesty the queen.
Quote examples
Edward Young
English Poet
Virtue alone has majesty in death.
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