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

Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

The actors are prime, but the movie is a solemn affair that could use more grandeur. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024

Much of the pleasure of John Lee Hancock’s marginal thriller comes in the familiar sight of Washington outsmarting those around him and projecting a weary grandeur that suggests all the horrors this man has seen on the job. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024

Set on 25 acres of Palm Jumeirah Island bordering the Arabian Gulf, the five-star hotel meshes classic design and grandeur with the Raffles brand’s storied attention to the desires and needs of its 21st-century guests. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər 

1

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

2

: something that is grand