Do you remember where the quote came from: "Not a single leaf moved, not a single sound violated the majestic meditation of nature"? No, this is not Mikhail Mikhailovich Prishvin and not Vitaliy Valentinovich Bianchi. Who? Mark Twain and his world famous "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
The next question immediately arises: “What is“ stately? ”This is, of course, an adjective. What does it mean, and is it possible to convey its meaning in other words (synonyms)? We consider below in the article.
Majestic is ...
At first glance at the adjective, it becomes clear that it is a paronym (words similar in sound, spelling and morphemic composition, but partially lexically different, due to which they can be mistakenly used) to the word "great".
Majestic is:
- Inspiring reverence, admiration: "The majestic dark cedars made the enemies of the Russian army shudder."
- Tall, with good posture: "The peasant woman was poorly dressed, but stately and stately."
Majestic: synonyms
The next question. For almost every adjective in Russian, you can choose one, or even several synonyms. "Majestic" is no exception:
- Important: "The bride was so important that the guests felt a little funny."
- Impressive: "Its impressive appearance left no doubt about the importance of the event."
- Stephenny: "A power lady came out of the crew."
- Impressive: "Who is this - imposing?".
- Regal: "By a regal walk the beggar approached the judge."
- Proud: "How can you be both humble and proud?"
- Majestic: "The old and small partisans were greeted by the majestic pines and firs."
- Prominent: "Your prominent girl is growing."
- Cuckoo: "A whitish, cuckooed woman screamed so that the horses carried."
- Grandiose: "A grand event is scheduled for the coming weekend."
- Solemn: "The priests went to death in a solemn gait, even idle onlookers froze in mute reverence."
Adjective Examples
This is no secret for a long time - the lexical meaning of any word and the subtleties of its use in oral and written speech are more expressive in the context of phrases and sentences. So, "stately" is ...
- The great, slightly theatrical pose that the young man took spoke of his fear and self-doubt.
- Madame's pale face was stately and stern.
- The ancient majestic monastery has already forgotten what a man looks like.
- Do not marry a stately, proud beauty, with an ordinary girl you will be much more comfortable and warmer.
- Despite the extreme degree of excitement, the prince walked with his head held high, his tread was majestic and sedate.