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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective majestic differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of majestic are grandiose, grand, imposing, magnificent, and stately. While all these words mean "large and impressive," majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.

a majestic waterfall

When could grand be used to replace majestic?

Although the words grand and majestic have much in common, grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.

a grand staircase

In what contexts can grandiose take the place of majestic?

The words grandiose and majestic can be used in similar contexts, but grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience, but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.

grandiose hydroelectric projects
grandiose schemes

When is it sensible to use imposing instead of majestic?

The words imposing and majestic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.

an imposing edifice

When can magnificent be used instead of majestic?

While in some cases nearly identical to majestic, magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

magnificent paintings

Where would stately be a reasonable alternative to majestic?

While the synonyms stately and majestic are close in meaning, stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.

the stately procession

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of majestic His 2025 campaign has been a record-breaking one, and his league-leading 40th home run, a majestic 416-foot shot that came during Seattle’s 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, earned the Mariners’ catcher another spot in the history books. Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 27 July 2025 But depictions of this majestic animal began long before the Scythians. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 July 2025 Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth have become regular visitors while A-listers from Julia Roberts to Tom Hiddleston and the Rolling Stones have been spotted at the city’s majestic Maria Cristina hotel. Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 17 July 2025 The fort’s majestic presence not only symbolizes the Caribbean flavors of Puerto Rican heritage, but also serves as a reminder of the influences that have shaped Towers’ unique artistry. Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for majestic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majestic
Adjective
  • While speaking as part of QVC's Quintessential 50, a collective of women that ushered in the brand's its new era called The Age of Possibility, Stewart explained that feeling good about yourself allows for graceful aging.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Housed in a graceful Edwardian building with long oak galleries and graceful skylights, Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street is one of London’s most beautiful bookshops.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • But patriarchy is magnificent this way, a perfect predator.
    Neko Case July 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
  • The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.
    Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Through eloquent prose and whispered secrets, the pair strike up a friendship which becomes something much more intimate throughout the war.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2025
  • Though eloquent in detailing the dire effect of Trump’s edicts, Khanna had little to offer in the way of immediate solutions.
    Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • For action movie enthusiasts, the attraction of James Bond films is the archetypal handsome hero battling villains and restoring justice.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • Season 5 was — to put it mildly — a glorious train wreck.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, Bath is a glorious English city that seduces with its honeyed townhouses, stately colonnaded crescents, swish spas, and timeless Roman relics.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • Just last year, California Olive Ranch became the first company in North America to receive formal regenerative certification from A Greener World for over 4,600 acres on their own ranches.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The next formal proceeding in the ongoing ethics case against Grossberg has not yet been scheduled.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • Maybe, with its hidden codes often invisible to those who are not looking, cruising looks like an elegant method of resistance.
    Emily Witt, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
  • Made of solid and veneered walnut with elegant brass details, the Cotu (from the makers of our favorite bar cabinets) is a delightful midcentury-style bar cart that has a distinctive asymmetrical incline on each shelf.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Scene Breakdown: Embrace AI Convention - From a dance battle to a blood fest, this breakdown will show how each department worked together to create this epic and deadly sequence.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley were locked into an epic battle for the Women’s World Championship.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025

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“Majestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majestic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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