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grandeur
[gran-jer, -joor]
noun
the quality or state of being impressive or awesome.
the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
the quality or state of being lofty or elevated in conception or treatment.
the grandeur of a prose style.
the quality or state of being exalted in some deliberate way.
the grandeur of a royal court.
an instance of something that is grand.
the grandeurs of Rembrandt's paintings.
grandeur
/ ˈɡrændʒə /
noun
personal greatness, esp when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments
magnificence; splendour
pretentious or bombastic behaviour
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
In terms of grandeur the building fell someplace between the London General Post Office and Buckingham Palace, which is to say it was very grand indeed.
Their set list spans their catalog but leans surprisingly on “Horn of Plenty,” those loose, bedroom-born sketches that predated any sense of grandeur.
But Guiteau couldn’t partake in what Makowsky delicately called the “benefits” of such a society, largely because his delusions of grandeur alienated him from others there.
After years of delays, Cairo is finally set to open the Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday -- a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Egypt hopes will help revive tourism and boost its troubled economy.
“A rare opportunity to own one of Los Angeles’ most significant estates, combining modern updates with timeless grandeur, designed to rival any luxury resort experience,” the listing read.
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