majesty
Meaning
The quality of being impressive and great.
Synonyms
royal house
majestic lustre
dignified manner
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English majeste, mageste, from Old French majesté, from Latin māiestās, (literally, "the quality of being larger than)." Ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂s (“great”) See mega-.
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