Majestic describes something that is grand, impressive, and beautiful in a way that inspires respect or awe, like a high mountain or a royal ceremony. It often suggests dignity and power.
From French 'majestique,' from Latin 'majestas' meaning 'greatness' or 'dignity,' related to 'maior' meaning 'greater.' It originally linked closely to royal or divine greatness.
We often call natural scenes—mountains, whales, ancient trees—'majestic,' borrowing a word once reserved for kings. It’s like our language is quietly shifting the crown from human rulers to the nonhuman world.
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