noun
Uncommon
grandeur
GRAN-dyoor
Grandeur (noun) means Impressive beauty, size, or splendor. Example: “Nothing prepared them for the grandeur of the mountain range.”
noun
1
Impressive beauty, size, or splendor.
"Nothing prepared them for the grandeur of the mountain range."
"The palace was restored to its former grandeur."
How to use grandeur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being magnificent, imposing, or awe-inspiring.
Common mistake
"Delusions of grandeur" (an exaggerated sense of one's own importance) is a fixed phrase — don't swap in "grandness."
Common pairings
former grandeur
sense of grandeur
delusions of grandeur
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Word forms
- Plural
- grandeurs
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Nothing prepared them for the _____ of the mountain range.
Etymology
From Middle French grandeur, ultimately from Latin grandis, "great" — the same root behind "grand."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for grandeur
fleur
voyeur
masseur
amateur
liqueur
Pasteur
Lafleur
saboteur
monsieur
raconteur
chauffeur
connoisseur
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Frequently asked questions
What does “grandeur” mean?
The word “grandeur” means impressive beauty, size, or splendor. In plain terms, the quality of being magnificent, imposing, or awe-inspiring.
How do you pronounce “grandeur”?
“Grandeur” is pronounced GRAN-dyoor (/ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grandeur” in a sentence?
Here is “grandeur” used in a sentence: “Nothing prepared them for the grandeur of the mountain range.”
What part of speech is “grandeur”?
“Grandeur” is a noun.
Where does the word “grandeur” come from?
The word “grandeur” comes from Latin. From Middle French grandeur, ultimately from Latin grandis, "great" — the same root behind "grand.".
Is “grandeur” a common word?
“Grandeur” is an uncommon word in modern English.
