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majestically

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /mædʒˈɛstɪkli/

US

  • /məˈdʒɛstɪkəli/
  • /məˈdʒɛstɪkli/

Description

Imagine a lion striding across the savanna, head held high and mane flowing in the wind - that is majestically. It describes something done or seen in a grand, dignified way that makes people stop and admire it. Think of towering mountains, ancient castles, or a ship moving slowly across the ocean. To do something majestically is not just to do it well; it is to do it with grace, power, and quiet importance. You might describe a queen walking majestically into a room or an eagle rising majestically into the sky. The word carries a feeling of natural greatness and beauty.

Examples

  1. 1

    Birds

    The eagle soared majestically above the valley.

  2. 2

    Buildings

    The old palace stood majestically at the end of the avenue.

  3. 3

    Ships

    The ship moved majestically into the harbor as the crowd watched.

  4. 4

    Landscape

    Snow-covered mountains rose majestically in the distance.

  5. 5

    Humorous pets

    The cat sat majestically on the clean laundry, as if it owned the house.

    • Usage

      Often a little humorous when used about pets or everyday situations.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • majesticallyadverb