| 单词 | grandeur |
| 释义 | grandeur (once / 502 pages) n Use the noun grandeur to describe something that is splendid or magnificent, such as a lofty idea or an impressive building: “The gilded domes and ornate detail added to the grandeur of the church on Red Square.” Derived from the Old French word grand (meaning “great”), the word grandeur is used to describe things that are distinguished, extraordinary, and impressive in scope. Consider the French origins of grandeur as a clue and note that this is a fancy word, best saved for describing things that are truly magnificent on a large scale. The simple beauty of a shadow’s pattern on a sidewalk probably doesn’t have grandeur, but a sunset over the Rocky Mountains probably does. WORD FAMILYgrandeur: grandeurs USAGE EXAMPLESHe saw his fellow-citizens as being naturally bathetic—striving for spiritual grandeur while ultimately mired in everyday, material concerns. The New Yorker(Dec 31, 2016) There were two further novels, Surrender the Pink and Delusions of Grandeur. BBC(Dec 27, 2016) Trico’s actions echo the grandeur of the exquisitely decayed landscape. Washington Post(Dec 09, 2016) 1n the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art Syn|Hypo|Hyper brilliance, grandness, magnificence, splendor, splendour eclat brilliant or conspicuous success or effect elegance a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste 2n the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct Syn|Hypo|Hyper magnanimousness, nobility, nobleness high-mindedness, idealism, noble-mindedness elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued sublimitynobility in thought or feeling or style honorableness, honourableness the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor |
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