maestoso

majestic

adjective mah-eh-STOH-zoh Rare

Origin: From maestà (majesty), from Latin majestas.

Also means

magnificent

Usage Note

Maestoso (f maestosa, pl maestosi/maestose) describes awe-inspiring grandeur in landscapes, buildings, or music. In music, maestoso is a well-known tempo and character marking indicating a stately, majestic pace — the word is used internationally in musical scores.

Examples

"Le Dolomiti offrono un paesaggio maestoso."

Natural Translation

The Dolomites offer a majestic landscape.

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