Grandeur (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The grandeur of her vision for a better world inspired countless people to join her cause.
- His selfless acts of charity and kindness reflected the grandeur of his character.
- The grandeur of the ancient Greek philosophers' ideas about justice and morality continues to influence modern thought.
- The leader's grandeur of spirit was evident in her willingness to make difficult decisions for the greater good.
- The grandeur of the poet's language and imagery elevated the ordinary to the level of the sublime.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; "for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel"; "his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects"; "it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor"; "an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art"; "advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.