grandeur

gran·deur

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

Definition of GRANDEUR

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

Examples of GRANDEUR

1. His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.
2. They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.

Origin of GRANDEUR

French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use: 1600

Related to GRANDEUR

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

Related Words: awesomeness, formidability, marvelousness, wonderfulness, wondrousness; dignity, elegance, grace; lavishness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, luxury, opulence, princeliness, richness, sumptuousness; grandiosity, ostentation, pretentiousness; elaborateness, flashiness, gaudiness, ornateness, poshness, ritziness, showiness, swankiness; extraordinariness, remarkableness

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Rhymes with GRANDEUR

bander, brander, candor, dander, gander, lander, pander, sander, slander, zander