grandeur

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.
2. (countable, uncountable) Nobility (state of being noble).
3. (archaic, countable, rare, uncountable) Greatness; largeness; tallness; loftiness.

Synonyms

splendour

magnificence

splendor

glory

pomp

greatness

majesty

dignity

elegance

eclat

brilliance

grandness

eminence

noble

luxury

state

magnanimousness

beauty

nobility

splendidness

nobleness

excellence

display

pre-eminence

marvel

loftiness

luxuriousness

magnitude

majestic

mightiness

ostentation

pageantry

panoply

parade

pomposity

precious

prestige

princely

quantity

richness

sheen

show

showy

size

splendid

stately

stylish

sublime

sublimeness

sublimity

Translations

grandeza

splendeur

grandiosità

luister

magnificenza

pracht

praal

αίγλη

splendore

Herrlichkeit

Pomp

Gepränge

μεγαλείο

magnificence

pompe

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡɹæn.djʊə/

Etymology

Cognate with French: grand

In summary

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