Definition for MA-JES'TIC

MA-JES'TIC, a. [from majesty.]

  1. August; having dignity of person or appearance; grand; princely. The prince was majestic in person and appearance. In his face / Sat meekness, hightened with majestic grace. Milton.
  2. Splendid; grand. Get the start of this majestic world. Shak.
  3. Elevated; lofty. The least portions must be of the epic kind; all must be grave, majestic and sublime. Dryden.
  4. Stately; becoming majesty; as, a majestic air or walk.

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