grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər 

-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 Rome

—E. A. Poe

2

: an instance or example of grandeur

visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West

Synonyms

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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is nothing quite like Çırağan Palace Kempinski, with its Romanesque grandeur and gilded Ottoman halls. —Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

The amphitheater's stunning acoustics and the set designs' grandeur make every performance an unforgettable experience. —Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025

For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s. —David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grandeur

• amour
• auteur
• hauteur
• velour
• verdure
• voyeur
• doer
• poor
• poore
• raconteur

Kids Definition

grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər 

1

: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence

2

: something that is grand