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grandeur

noun gran·deur \ˈgran-jər, -ˌju̇r, -ˌd(y)u̇r, -d(y)ər\

: a great and impressive quality

Full Definition of GRANDEUR

: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence <the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome — E. A. Poe>

: an instance or example of grandeur

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French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use: 1600

Synonyms: augustness, brilliance, gloriousness, glory, gorgeousness, magnificence, grandness, majesty, nobility, nobleness, resplendence, resplendency, splendidness, splendiferousness, splendor, stateliness, stupendousness, sublimeness, superbness

GRANDEUR Defined for Kids

noun gran·deur \ˈgran-jər\

: impressive greatness <the grandeur of the mountains>

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