majesty

/ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: majesties

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.

Noun

Examples

the majesty of the Great Pyramids

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

a term of address for royalty and imperiality

Pronoun

Examples

His/Her/Your Majesty

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “majesty” mean?

The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.

Is “majesty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.