Synonyms for

Grandeur

Verb / græˈndu:r / Another word for grandeur — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grandeur means the quality or state of being impressive or awesome, especially in size or scope.

Synonyms & similar words

nobility nobleness brilliance grandness magnificence magnanimousness splendor splendour magnificence splendor majesty glory splendour greatness impressiveness sublimity awesomeness loftiness elevation stateliness dignity pomp sumptuousness luxuriance opulence richness luxury ornateness

Synonyms by register

Formal

magnificence splendor majesty resplendence

Informal

awesomeness impressiveness wow factor

Literary

sublimity loftiness statelyness

Antonyms

meanness poverty humbleness insignificance ordinariness simplicity lowliness

Common collocations

  • natural grandeur
  • architectural grandeur
  • sheer grandeur
  • sense of grandeur
  • royal grandeur
  • lacked grandeur
  • true grandeur

Word family

noun grandeur
adjective grand

Usage note

Grandeur refers to impressive beauty, scale, or dignity. It is often used to describe impressive buildings, landscapes, or ceremonies, and carries a positive connotation of magnificence.

Example sentences

  1. The grandeur of the palace was overwhelming.
  2. The grandeur of the ocean is humbling.
  3. He was in awe of the grandeur of the cathedral.
  4. The grandeur of the sunset was breathtaking.
  5. The grandeur of the elephant left him speechless.

Quotes

  • 'Grandeur and beauty are so very opposite, that you often diminish the one as you increase the other. Variety is most akin to the latter, simplicity to the former.' - William Shenstone
  • 'The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.' - Emile Zola
  • 'The grandeur of a thing is not in its size, but in the way it is related to its surroundings.' - Kazuaki Tanahashi

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