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 RomeE. A. Poe
2
: an instance or example of grandeur
visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West

Examples of grandeur in a Sentence

His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape. They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
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The grandeur and pageantry of the position belies the simple existence the pope has led for much of his life. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Picture this: the roaming hills of a pastoral land or the grandeur of an enormous palace gripping the attention of an audience. Sara Smith, Variety, 20 May 2025 Related Articles Piccioli, who spent most of his fashion career plying romance, glamor and couture grandeur at Valentino, arrives at a global brand with a fleet of raw, concrete stores, a business split evenly between women’s and men’s, and a recent reputation for hype and provocation. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 May 2025 Archival footage offers a glimpse of the grandeur of the ceremony. Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandeur

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandeur was in 1632

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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandeur. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

grandeur

noun
gran·​deur ˈgran-jər How to pronounce grandeur (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence
2
: something that is grand

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