The meaning of MAJESTY is sovereign power, authority, or dignity. How to use majesty in a sentence.
Majesty (abbreviated HM for His Majesty or Her Majesty, oral address Your Majesty; from the Latin maiestas, meaning 'greatness') is used as a manner of address by many monarchs, usually kings or queens. Where used, the style outranks the style of (Imperial/Royal) Highness, but is inferior to the style of Imperial Majesty.
Majesty, the characteristic of awe-inspiring greatness, particularly seen as an attribute of divine or sovereign power. The term had its modern origin in ancient Rome. After Theodosius I was referred to as ‘Your Majesty,’ it became a frequent form of address to the Western emperors.
MAJESTY meaning: 1. If something has majesty, it causes admiration and respect for its beauty: 2. the title used to…. Learn more.
Define majesty. majesty synonyms, majesty pronunciation, majesty translation, English dictionary definition of majesty. n. pl. maj es ties 1. a. Sovereign power, dignity, or grandeur: the majesty of the royal couple. b. Supreme authority or power: the majesty of the law.
Definition of majesty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MAJESTY definition: regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur. See examples of majesty used in a sentence.
majesty (countable and uncountable, plural majesties) The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
sovereignty: All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome. Government (usually cap.) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually prec. by his, her, or your): His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions? Government a royal personage, or royal personages collectively: The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe.