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
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The present is the grand and majestic age of mechanical invention.—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025 Having always been drawn to the majestic appearance of black cats, her path to cat parenthood was somewhat unexpected.—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025 Ride a jet boat in Interlaken, Europe’s adventure capital
In Interlaken, the heart of Switzerland’s majestic Alps, adventure beckons from every direction.—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025 The interior streets would be lined with majestic palm trees, wide sidewalks and bike lanes.—Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for majestic
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