majestic

/məˈdʒestɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈdʒestɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /mə-ˈje-stik/ (ame, mw)

majestic — adjective

  • majesticpositive
  • more majesticcomparative
  • most majesticsuperlative

1. used to describe something whose size, beauty, or dignity makes people stop and

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used to describe something whose size, beauty, or dignity makes people stop and admire it

例句

At sunrise, the snowy mountain looked majestic above the quiet lake.

predicative use: look + majestic

Christopher paused at the cathedral door and stared at its majestic ceiling.

attributive use: majestic + noun

同義詞
  • grand

    broader and more everyday; often focuses on scale more than dignity

  • magnificent

    stronger and more emotional, often for exceptional beauty or success

  • stately

    emphasizes calm, formal dignity, especially in buildings or movement

  • imposing

    stresses power and presence, sometimes without the same beauty

反義詞
  • plain

    simple in appearance and lacking grand beauty

  • ordinary

    not special enough to create admiration or awe

文法句型

majestic + noun

be/look majestic

用法筆記

Often used for mountains, old buildings, large animals, and ceremonial music. It sounds more formal than "beautiful" or "impressive" and is usually too strong for small everyday things.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a majestic notebook for class.
✅She bought a beautiful notebook for class.
💡majestic is too grand for small everyday objects.
❌The soup looked majestic on the table.
✅The soup looked delicious on the table.
💡majestic does not usually describe ordinary food.