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单词 grandeur
释义

grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər How to pronounce grandeur (audio)
-ˌju̇r,
-ˌd(y)u̇r,
-d(y)ər
1
: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome E. A. Poe
2
: an instance or example of grandeur
visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West

Synonyms

  • augustness
  • brilliance
  • gloriousness
  • glory
  • gorgeousness
  • grandness
  • magnificence
  • majesty
  • nobility
  • nobleness
  • resplendence
  • resplendency
  • splendidness
  • splendiferousness
  • splendor
  • stateliness
  • stupendousness
  • sublimeness
  • superbness
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Example Sentences

His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape. They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
Recent Examples on the Web Thanks to the show’s immense production value, Lindon’s grandeur is a sight to behold, as viewers get a glimpse into the beauty of Tolkien’s imaginings of the elves in all their glory. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 Gone are visions of grandeur involving 60 seat pick-ups in the House of Representatives and seizing back the Senate, replaced with growing doubts about GOP candidate quality. Geoff Duncan, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Everyone is all full of optimism and hopes and dreams, with visions — some might call them delusions — of grandeur dancing in their heads. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 His way of defusing the imminently violent confrontation has the kind of pulp grandeur that, fused with Hayden’s performance and Ray’s compositions, outleaps its commercial framework to latch onto high-cultural exaltation. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2022 There is grandeur to be found in seeing the Atlantis—the last space shuttle to fly a mission, in 2011—suspended midair in a building devoted to that program and its accomplishments. Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Born that very year, guest conductor Ken-David Masur milked every ounce of romantic grandeur from the sweeping string lines and signaled each assertive articulation from the brass. W. Anthony Sheppard, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 In fact, beneath the opulence and grandeur, the Borbóns’ hold on the throne of Spain has been fragile. Joshua Hammer, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2022 There are 12-foot-high ceilings, extra tall windows, marble fireplaces and elaborate crown moldings throughout, maintained to preserve its sense of period grandeur. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər How to pronounce grandeur (audio)
: impressive greatness
the grandeur of the mountains

grandeur

noun

as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale struck by the grandeur of the sun setting over the Golden Gate Bridge

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • majesty
  • brilliance
  • elegance
  • magnificence
  • glory
  • nobility
  • grandness
  • nobleness
  • wonderfulness
  • resplendence
  • splendor
  • gloriousness
  • sublimeness
  • stateliness
  • splendidness
  • gorgeousness
  • marvelousness
  • stupendousness
  • dignity
  • opulence
  • resplendency
  • grandiosity
  • superbness
  • richness
  • luxuriance
  • sumptuousness
  • lavishness
  • luxuriousness
  • awesomeness
  • wondrousness
  • splendiferousness
  • augustness
  • formidability
  • luxury
  • ostentation
  • grace
  • ornateness
  • gaudiness
  • elaborateness
  • poshness
  • showiness
  • remarkableness
  • flashiness
  • extraordinariness
  • princeliness
  • swankiness
  • pretentiousness
  • ritziness
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