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

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 notes

In 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

grandeurs plural

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From Middle French grandeur, ultimately from Latin grandis, "great" — the same root behind "grand."

Origin: Latin

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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.

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