Majesty
(noun)
- Greatness and dignity, especially of appearance or bearing.
- The quality of being grand and imposing, or the state of being majestic.
- The authority and power associated with being a monarch, or the qualities and characteristics associated with such power and authority.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french majesté, from latin majestas, from majus 'great' + -stas (from stare 'to stand').
Examples:
- The majesty of the cathedral was awe-inspiring, its stained-glass windows casting rainbow light across the nave.
- The majesty of the king's throne room was a sight to behold, its ornate decorations reflecting the grandeur of his rule.
- The majesty of the forest was palpable, its towering trees reaching towards the sky and its underbrush alive with the sounds of wildlife.
- The majesty of the ocean was undeniable, its rolling waves and crashing surf echoing the power of nature.
- The majesty of the stars was breathtaking, their distant light filling the night sky with a glittering tapestry.