majesty

[ˈmædʒəsti]

majesty Definition

  • 1the quality of being impressive and grand in appearance, manner, or style
  • 2a title used to address or refer to a sovereign or other royal personage

Using majesty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "majesty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The majesty of the mountains took my breath away.

  • Example

    Your Majesty, may I present to you the ambassador of France?

  • Example

    The majesty of the queen was evident in her every move.

majesty Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for majesty

Idioms Using majesty

  • Your Majesty's loyal subject

    a phrase used to express loyalty and allegiance to a monarch or other royal personage

    Example

    I am Your Majesty's loyal subject and will serve you faithfully.

  • in all one's majesty

    in a manner that displays one's full power, authority, or grandeur

    Example

    The king appeared in all his majesty, dressed in his finest robes and surrounded by his courtiers.

  • Her/His Majesty's government

    a term used to refer to the government of a country that has a monarch or other royal personage as its head of state

    Example

    Her Majesty's government has announced a new policy on immigration.

Phrases with majesty

  • Her/His Majesty

    a title used to address or refer to a king, queen, emperor, empress, or other sovereign or royal personage

    Example

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

  • Majesty's pleasure

    an expression used to indicate that an act or decision is at the discretion of the monarch or other royal personage

    Example

    The prisoner was released on Majesty's pleasure.

  • a title used to address or refer to a monarch or other royal personage

    Example

    The Royal Majesty arrived at the palace amidst great fanfare.

Origins of majesty

from Old French 'majeste', from Latin 'majestas', meaning 'greatness'

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Summary: majesty in Brief

The term 'majesty' [ˈmædʒəsti] refers to the quality of being impressive and grand in appearance, manner, or style. It can also be used as a title to address or refer to a sovereign or other royal personage. Examples include 'The majesty of the mountains took my breath away.' and 'Your Majesty, may I present to you the ambassador of France?' Idioms like 'Your Majesty's loyal subject' express loyalty and allegiance to a monarch.

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