majestic
UK[məˈdʒɛstɪk]US[məˈdʒɛstɪk]
adj
having or showing impressive beauty or dignity; grand.
Morpheme Breakdown
majest
ic
majest
greatness
ic
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'majestic' is a relatively modern english formation, built upon the earlier noun 'majesty'. 'majesty' entered english from old french 'majesté', which itself descended from latin 'majestas', a term denoting supreme greatness or dignity, especially of a sovereign. the latin root is 'majus', a comparative form of 'magnus' meaning 'great'. the suffix '-ic', of greek origin via latin '-icus', is a prolific adjective-forming element. therefore, 'majestic' literally means 'pertaining to or characterized by majesty', evolving from a concrete association with royal grandeur to describe anything of impressively grand and beautiful scale or demeanor.
Analysis
Structure: majest (greatness) + ic (adjective suffix)
majest originates from latin 'majestas', meaning 'greatness, dignity'. ic is a suffix of latin and greek origin used to form adjectives meaning 'of, pertaining to, or characteristic of'.
Examples
the majestic mountains were covered in snow.
an eagle soared in majestic circles above the canyon.
the orchestra concluded with a majestic finale.