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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRANDEUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRANDEUR definition: 1. the quality of being very large and special or beautiful: 2. the quality of being very large…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › grandeurGRANDEUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. personal greatness, esp when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments 2. magnificence; splendour 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   The meaning of GRANDEUR is the quality or state of being grand : magnificence. How to use grandeur in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › grandeurGRANDEUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GRANDEUR meaning: 1. the quality of being very large and special or beautiful: 2. the quality of being very large…. Learn more.

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   Definition of grandeur noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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.”

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › grandeur_ngrandeur, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   The earliest known use of the noun grandeur is in the early 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for grandeur is from around 1500, in Melusine. grandeur is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French grandeur. See etymology.