majesty
noun
maj·es·ty
ˈma-jə-stē 
plural majesties
1
: sovereign power, authority, or dignity
2
—used in addressing or referring to reigning sovereigns and their consorts
Your Majesty
Her Majesty's Government
3
a
: royal bearing or aspect : grandeur
b
: greatness or splendor of quality or character
The noble King Mountain was in full view from here … rising in godlike majesty over the woods …—
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the majesty of the mountains
even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
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Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s a majesty to the way Hughes plays the game.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
But, until recently, hotels and the dining scene—especially après—were not reflective of the resort’s alpine majesty.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
When trained on a star cluster, binoculars help reveal the true majesty of these sparkling stellar hives, bringing many dimmer stars into view.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Majesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majesty. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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majesty
noun
maj·es·ty
ˈmaj-ə-stē
plural majesties
1
: royal power, authority, or dignity
2
—used as a title for a king, queen, emperor, or empress
Your Majesty
3
a
: royal manner or quality
b
: greatness of quality or character
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