grandeur

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
  2. noun the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French grandeur, from Old French grandur, from grant (French grand), from Latin grandis (“grown up, great”).

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Synonyms

magnificence, brilliance, splendor, splendour, grandness

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