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Synonyms & Similar Words
magnificence
splendor
majesty
glory
greatness
pomp
grandness
luxury
opulence
extravagance
impressiveness
stateliness
dignity
loftiness
elevation
sublimity
nobility
magnanimity
generosity
lavishness
sumptuousness
resplendence
brilliance
radiance
awe-inspiring
imposing
stately
majestic
splendid
glorious
sublime
Meaning of Grandeur
The primary meaning of the word "Grandeur" refers to the quality of being grand or impressive in scale, size, or degree.
Definitions
- The quality of being grand or impressive in scale, size, or degree
- A quality of magnificence, stateliness, or dignity
- The state of being impressive or awe-inspiring due to size, scale, or degree
Etymology of Grandeur
The word "Grandeur" originates from the Old French word "grandeur", which is derived from the Latin word "grandis", meaning large or great
Historically, the term has been used to describe the impressive or majestic qualities of something, such as a building, a work of art, or a natural landscape
Example Uses
- The grandeur of the cathedral took my breath away as I walked in
- The mountain range was a testament to the grandeur of nature
- The fireworks display was a spectacle of grandeur, filling the night sky with colorful explosions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
humbleness
modesty
simplicity
plainness
insignificance
triviality
meagerness
scantiness
poorness
wretchedness
squalor
dinginess
shabbiness
tawdriness
insignificancy
unimportance
pettiness
smallness
mediocrity
ordinariness
commonness