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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 These include the Stone Pony, a legendary live music venue that first opened in 1974 (and where Bruce makes occasional impromptu appearances), and the 3,600-seat Convention Hall exhibition center and its adjacent Paramount Theater, a majestic 1,600-seat concert hall. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 This recently restored 19th-century department store is a majestic stop for a bathroom break. Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025 Whereas the Missouri entry is known for its live entertainment backdropped by majestic beauty, its kissing cousin in Tennessee has that and a whole lot more. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 June 2025 The Bel-Air is spread across 12 acres, with charming little hideaways tucked between sprawling, majestic trees and all kinds of other greenery, making an excursion to the hotel’s spa feel pleasingly off-the-grid. Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for majestic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majestic
Adjective
  • Audiences expect costume epics to be beautiful and kinetic – flying swords, graceful choreography.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 June 2025
  • Simulating data poisoning, rare clinical conditions and system failures, then automating rollback triggers, ensures graceful degradation.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.
    Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
  • The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • Mark Twain’s Paris This is an eloquent description of a severe addiction.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
  • The Convergence Of Artificial And Human Illusions The parallel between AI's eloquent emptiness and our bias toward confident communication reveals something profound about the nature of intelligence itself.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • None of that is as interesting as the romance between the novel’s poor orphan Eun-Jae and the handsome prince Yi Beon.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • While at a wedding, Harry (Pascal), a handsome millionaire, starts flirting with her.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • For contemporary art with cocktails and pizza, head to the glorious gardens at the Four Seasons hotel with an ongoing sculpture exhibition and a lovely terrace restaurant. 3.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • The Park Ji-hoon cameo K-dramas have a glorious tradition of random actor cameos shoehorned into the main plot in creative ways.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • How to Identify High-Value Problems Worth Solving Finding bottlenecks worth addressing requires both formal and informal research methods.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • The formal black-tie awards dinner will be June 28 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Conference Center.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • The newest model continues to fuse advanced materials with Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create a timepiece that is durable, precise and elegant.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
  • And Just Like That… is, for lack of a more elegant term, so goddamn weird this season.
    Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Harrison defeated Julianna Peña on Saturday night at UFC 316 via submission to win the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, potentially setting herself up for an epic fight against Amanda Nunes.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
  • The audience at a packed Salle Pierre Lamy were shown three clips featuring the first appearance of protagonist Sam Fisher, voiced by Liev Schreiber, an epic fight scene and a car chase.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2025

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“Majestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majestic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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