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   grandeur

   /ˈɡran(d)ʒə/

   noun

   • 1. splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style: "the majestic grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture"
   • ▪ high rank or social importance: "his facade of grandeur"

   Word Origin late 16th century (denoting tall stature): from French, from grand ‘great, grand’ (see grand).

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   What does grandeur mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! GRANDEUR definition: 1. the quality of being very large and special or beautiful: 2. the quality of being very large…. Learn more.

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   How do you use grandeur in a sentence?

   • Use the noun grandeur to describe something that is splendid or magnificent, such as a lofty idea or an impressive building: “The gilded domes and ornate detail added to the grandeur of the church on Red Square.”

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   What is a person's grandeur?

   • Someone's grandeur is the great importance and social status that they have, or think they have. He is wholly concerned with his own grandeur. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a. b.

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   What does it mean if a building has grandeur?

   • If something such as a building or a piece of scenery has grandeur, it is impressive because of its size, its beauty, or its power. ...the grandeur and natural beauty of South America. Only inside do you appreciate the church's true grandeur. Someone's grandeur is the great importance and social status that they have, or think they have.

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   the quality or state of being grand : magnificence; an instance or example of grandeur… See the full definition

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   noun. 1. personal greatness, esp when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments. 2. magnificence; splendour. 3. pretentious or bombastic behaviour.

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   Grandeur definition: the quality or state of being impressive or awesome. See examples of GRANDEUR used in a sentence.

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   Use the noun grandeur to describe something that is splendid or magnificent, such as a lofty idea or an impressive building: “The gilded domes and ornate detail added to the grandeur of the church on Red Square.”

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   noun. /ˈɡrændʒə (r)/, /ˈɡrændjə (r)/ /ˈɡrændʒər/, /ˈɡrændjər/ [uncountable] the quality of being great and impressive in appearance synonym splendour. We admired the grandeur and simplicity of the Roman architecture. The hotel had an air of faded grandeur. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.