the majesty of the mountains even as a child, the princess possessed a certain majesty that would later serve her well
Recent Examples on the WebThe ferry to Bay Ridge is an exhilarating voyage, cutting through the waves on the East River, past Governors Island and aiming for the majesty of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.New York Times, 8 July 2022 Being on the continent of Africa and seeing the animals in all their majesty in their natural habitat awoke something in me that broke down fear barriers within myself. James F. Lopez, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2022 Even Hollywood can’t outdo the majesty of the great outdoors.Outside Online, 4 Aug. 2022 The majesty of the tournament made pretty a big impression, though. Chris Lehourites, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 Then there are the cheroots that Lola smokes, plus the eccentric majesty of her dress sense, the standout being her loosely shimmering gold pants. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 June 2022 There's definitely a joy that comes from the awe of nature and the majesty of the landscape, which [fuel] the experience. Emilia Benton, SELF, 8 June 2022 Chicago baseball fans don’t have to go far for a great game day experience — the majesty of Wrigley Field, the camaraderie of Sox Park. Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 21 Apr. 2022 Her majesty just wrapped up her big Platinum Jubilee weekend, marking 70 years on the throne. John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English maieste, from Anglo-French majesté, from Latin majestat-, majestas; akin to Latin major greater