| 单词 | majestic |
| 释义 | majestic (once / 564 pages) adj Majestic things display great dignity, befit a great ruler, or are simply far superior to everyday stuff. Compared with a peasant's hut, for instance, a king's palace is quite majestic. The adjective majestic has origins in the Latin word majestatem, meaning "greatness, dignity, honor, or excellence." It's often used to describe things connected with kings and queens (whom, you'll remember, we often address as "Your Majesty"). We also like to refer to the great creatures and places of the natural world as majestic: Mt. Fuji in Japan for example, or a bald eagle flying over the Grand Canyon. WORD FAMILYmajestic: majestically+/majesty: majestic, majesties USAGE EXAMPLESMonths later, this coastal Georgia city hopes to see wood from the majestic oak preserved as works of art. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) “We are from Congo,” explains Luc Hillegeon, 31, as he, his wife and infant son navigate the muddy path beneath the majestic ceiba trees. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) When people experience awe—looking up at a majestic sequoia, for example—they become more altruistic and cooperative. Wall Street Journal(Dec 22, 2016) 1adj having or displaying great dignity or nobility majestic cities Syn gallant, lofty, proud impressive making a strong or vivid impression 2adj majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters his majestic presence Syn olympian superior of or characteristic of high rank or importance 3adj belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler Syn imperial, purple, regal, royal noble of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times |
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