grandeur
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being impressive or awesome.
the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
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the quality or state of being lofty or elevated in conception or treatment.
the grandeur of a prose style.
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the quality or state of being exalted in some deliberate way.
the grandeur of a royal court.
- Synonyms:
- splendor, pomp, majesty, stateliness
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an instance of something that is grand.
the grandeurs of Rembrandt's paintings.
noun
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personal greatness, esp when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments
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magnificence; splendour
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pretentious or bombastic behaviour
Etymology
Origin of grandeur
1490–1500; < French, Old French, equivalent to grand- grand + -eur -or 1
Example Sentences
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Its White City—a temporary demonstration of the grandeur of classical architecture, with Greek and Roman-style colonnades and porticoes arranged around a lake—had been designed by America’s greatest architects.
At the event, Sanford sang a song she penned in 2011 called, “Acorn,” which was inspired by the grandeur of oak trees and what they symbolize in nature.
From Los Angeles Times
On your way out of Montecito, especially if it’s your first time, take a good look at the adobe-style grandeur of the Our Lady of Mt.
From Los Angeles Times
He was forced out because fans and board had delusions of grandeur after Moyes won the club silverware and now it's a relegation battle the club look ill equipped for.
From BBC
In another, a TCU running back was busting his way through tackles on third and long, rumbling his way into the end zone, deflating any delusions of grandeur.
From Los Angeles Times
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