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grandeur

[ gran-jer, -joor ]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being impressive or awesome:

    the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.

  2. the quality or state of being lofty or elevated in conception or treatment:

    the grandeur of a prose style.

  3. the quality or state of being exalted in some deliberate way:

    the grandeur of a royal court.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  4. an instance of something that is grand:

    the grandeurs of Rembrandt's paintings.



grandeur

/ ˈɡ°ùæ²Ô»åÏôÉ™ /

noun

  1. personal greatness, esp when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments
  2. magnificence; splendour
  3. pretentious or bombastic behaviour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of grandeur1

1490–1500; < French, Old French, equivalent to grand- grand + -eur -or 1
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The Plane Tree in the Archbishop's Garden in Hungary is a historic landmark in Eger, known for its grandeur and shaded canopy.

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But there was a cloud hanging over the summit amid the gilt-edged grandeur of the former royal townhouse in central London.

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For opera on a reduced scale — small casts, small instrumental ensembles, small spaces — intimacy replaces grandeur.

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Similarly, Tesfaye seems exhausted from hiding behind the grandeur of his alter ego, finally ready to step out of the shadows and reveal his true face, name, and self.

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Sturdy without being bulky, each new eye-catching edition now sports its own arresting design and theme, the set’s increasing grandeur reflecting Neon’s growing stature as an Oscar player.

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