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majestically

majestically

5 5.2
With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle
  • adverb
  • /məˈdʒɛstɪkli/
translation icon : majestuosamente
  • Snowcapped Alps majestically covered a postcard addressed to Harry from her lifelong friend, Lindsay Astrove.
  • rise majestically
  • soar majestically
  • tower majestically

Examples

  • When you get up here, you can see a field of bison majestically grazing.

  • Claws, the watchcat, is perched majestically on top, watching us warily.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • We watched the tube hang majestically above us, spinning in place, like a dream animal.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The huge plane moves majestically onward on its course across the Atlantic.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Enormous whales moving slowly alongside, surging majestically through the waves.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Situated right in the middle of the town, the Orebro Castle majestically dominates the views.

    Blog text (33)
  • St John Lord Merridew, the great detective, rose majestically, his huge Father Christmas face glowing with mischievous delight.

  • The moonlit whitecaps of ebbtide broke majestically at the beachhead.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The eagle soared majestically above the mountains, showcasing its powerful wings.

  • During the sunset, the ocean waves crashed majestically against the rocks, creating a stunning view.

Synonyms

spectacularly
vsmajestically
28 4.3

To do something in a very impressive or dramatic way

prefers solemn grandeur and dignity instead of dramatic showiness
stunningly
vsmajestically
23 4.4

In a very beautiful or impressive way

is more restrained, stressing dignified grandeur over spectacle
royally
vsmajestically
19 6.1

In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace

is broader, focusing on grand dignity not only royal traits
fabulously
vsmajestically
15 4.3

In a very impressive and successful way

focuses more on steady dignity and grand presence than excess flair
magnificently
vsmajestically
15 4.6

In a very impressive and beautiful way

is centered on dignified grandeur rather than just beauty or splendor
impressively
vsmajestically
14 3.8

In a way that makes people feel respect

relies on regal dignity and grandeur rather than general impressiveness
gloriously
vsmajestically
12 3.9

In a very beautiful or impressive way

focuses more on solemn dignity than celebratory splendour
splendidly
vsmajestically
11 4.6

In a very impressive way

leans more toward noble dignity and serious grandeur
breathtakingly
vsmajestically
8 4.2

In a very beautiful or amazing way

is calmer and more about noble dignity than sheer astonishment
grandly
vsmajestically
6 4.6

In a way that looks large and important

is more about serene noble dignity than mere impressiveness
sublimely
vsmajestically
  • Literature
3 6.8

In a very beautiful and impressive way that amazes people

places emphasis on stately dignity rather than overwhelming awe
awesomely
vsmajestically
3 4.7

In a very impressive way that makes people admire it

is less about shock value and more about calm grandeur
epically
vsmajestically
  • Informal
3 6.6

In a very impressive or grand way that seems heroic

leans toward measured dignity rather than heroic drama
stupendously
vsmajestically
2 6.1

In a very impressive way that surprises people

keeps emphasis on noble dignity rather than sheer extremity
regally
vsmajestically
1 6.7

In a way like a king or queen who shows great dignity

is about calm, wide dignity rather than strictly royal manner
pompously
vsmajestically
1 7.7

In a proud, showy way to seem more important than others

expresses noble, dignified grandeur rather than arrogance or vanity
resplendently
vsmajestically
1 8.3

In a bright and beautiful way that impresses people

conveys grand dignity more than bright visual brilliance
imposingly
vsmajestically
1 6.5

In a grand, impressive way that makes people notice

is more about composed dignity than simply strong visual impact
grandiosely
vsmajestically
1 8.5

In a showy, exaggerated way to impress people

is sincere dignity and grandeur, not inflated or showy display
toweringly
vsmajestically
7.4

In a way that makes something look very tall or impressive

is about dignified grandeur, not just vertical or large scale

Antonyms

1 4.8

In an awkward, clumsy way that is not smooth

How Majestic

sublimely
  • Literature
3 6.8
majestically
5 5.2
magnificently
15 4.6

Surface Forms

majestically positive

Morphology

majestically = majestic (transparent) = majestic + ally

The adverb is a standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'majestic' and means 'in a majestic manner', which a learner knowing 'majestic' can directly infer.

Etymology

The word majestically comes from majesty, a word from Latin that means 'greatness' or 'dignity'. So, to act majestically is to move or behave in a proud, grand way that makes people notice.