grandeur

noun
UK: /ˈɡrændʒər/
US: /ˈɡrændʒər/

  1. Impressiveness of appearance or style, especially on a large scale.

    1. The palace has great grandeur.
    2. The sheer grandeur of the mountain scenery took our breath away, a spectacle that words could hardly describe.

  2. High social status or importance.

    1. She likes the grandeur of a noble lifestyle.
    2. Despite his fall from political grandeur, he remained a figure of considerable influence in the community.

Synonyms

magnificence splendor majesty pomp glory nobility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grandeur" in English means: Impressiveness of appearance or style, especially on a large scale., High social status or importance..

The phonetic transcription of "grandeur" is /ˈɡrændʒər/ in British English and /ˈɡrændʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grandeur": magnificence, splendor, majesty, pomp, glory, nobility.

Example usage of "grandeur": "The palace has great grandeur.". More examples on the page.