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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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Then be sure to read our guide to imaging shooting stars and to check out our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the majesty of the night sky.
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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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