Grandeur: meaning, definitions and examples

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grandeur

 

[ หˆษกranยทdส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of splendor

Grandeur is the quality of being magnificent and impressive in appearance or style. It is the feeling of splendor and greatness that overwhelms and impresses. Grandeur can also refer to the imposing nature of something, such as a grand building or a grand event.

Synonyms

impressiveness, magnificence, majesty, splendor

Examples of usage

  • The grandeur of the palace took my breath away.
  • She was struck by the grandeur of the mountains.
  • The grandeur of his speech left the audience in awe.
Context #2 | Noun

impressive scale

Grandeur can also refer to the impressive scale or extent of something. It describes the vastness and greatness of a place, event, or idea. It conveys a sense of importance and significance.

Synonyms

extent, importance, magnitude, scale

Examples of usage

  • The grandeur of the universe is beyond comprehension.
  • The grandeur of the project is truly remarkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "grandeur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grandeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GrรถรŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keagungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะปะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wielkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฎๅคงใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grandeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grandeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihtiลŸam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›…์žฅํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุธู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velikost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veฤพkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎไผŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veliฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรณrfengleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhtษ™ลŸษ™mlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grandeza

Etymology

The word 'grandeur' originated from the Middle French 'grandeur', which is derived from the Old French 'grande', meaning 'great'. The concept of grandeur has been associated with power, wealth, and magnificence throughout history, often used to describe impressive architecture, landscapes, or events.

See also: grand, grandad, granddad, grandfather, grandiose, grandly, grandma, grandmother, grandpa, grandparent.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,615 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.