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grandeur

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡrændʒər/ · UK /ˈɡrændʒə/

grandeur means: An impressive beauty or size that makes something seem very special.

noun

IMPRESSIVE BEAUTYC1

An impressive beauty or size that makes something seem very special.

  • We admired the grandeur of the palace.
  • The mountains filled us with a sense of grandeur.
  • Old photographs reveal the building’s former grandeur.

Similar words: magnificence, splendor

Common phrases: natural grandeur, palace grandeur, grandeur of something

NOBLE CHARACTERC2

A quality of great goodness, dignity, or strength of character.

  • Her kindness revealed a grandeur of spirit.
  • The story celebrates the moral grandeur of a humble man.
  • His quiet courage had a grandeur that impressed everyone.

Similar words: nobility, greatness

Common phrases: moral grandeur, grandeur of spirit, grandeur of soul

Questions about grandeur

What does grandeur mean?

An impressive beauty or size that makes something seem very special.

What is grandeur in other languages?

Türkçe: ihtişam · Español: grandeza · Français: grandeur · Deutsch: Pracht · Italiano: grandiosità · 日本語: 壮大さ

How do you pronounce grandeur?

In American English /ˈɡrændʒər/; in British English /ˈɡrændʒə/.

How do you use grandeur in a sentence?

We admired the grandeur of the palace. The mountains filled us with a sense of grandeur.

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