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Definition of majestuous in English:

majestuous

adjective

rare

  • Majestic.

Origin

Late 17th century. From French majestueux, either from post-classical Latin maiestuosus majestic, or independently in French from majesté + -ueux, after e.g. somptueux, voluptueux.

Pronunciation

majestuous

/məˈdʒɛstʃʊəs//məˈdʒɛstjʊəs/