majestic

Everyday

Very grand, beautiful and impressive, like a king or queen. tree →

In the lessons

Used in geography and stories for mountains, eagles, lions, ships and old buildings; it tells the reader something fills you with wonder.

Examples

• The eagle spread its majestic wings. tree →
• We gazed up at the majestic mountains. tree →
• The majestic stag stood still in the forest. tree →
• The ship looked majestic with all its sails up. tree →
• The lion is often called a majestic animal. tree →
• Badger walked into the room in a majestic way. tree →
• Soon Jason appeared in the field of Ares, looking as noble and majestic as the god of war himself. tree →

Note

From «majesty» (the greatness of a king). Adverb: majestically.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: God is shown as a king whose people are strong and proud like a war horse. Tradition reads this as a promise that He will restore and strengthen Judah. In the primary lessons: Used in geography and stories for mountains, eagles, lions, ships and old buildings; it tells the reader something fills you with wonder.

Examples

• Mine anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the he-goats; for the LORD of hosts hath remembered His flock the house of Judah, and maketh them as His majestic horse in the battle. (Prophets ZEC.10.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

From «majesty» (the greatness of a king). Adverb: majestically.