Majesty

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmædÊ’.É™s.ti/

Alternative forms

• majestie archaic
• majty obsolete contraction

Origin

Middle English maieste, mageste, from Old French majesté, from Latin māiestās, derived from *meǵh₂s ("great"). See mega-.

Full definition of majesty

Noun

1. The quality of being impressive and greatthe majesty of the Great Pyramids

Related terms

• majestic
• Her Majesty
• His Majesty
• Your Majesty