Synonyms for
Greatness
Definition
the quality of being great; distinguished or eminent
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- greatness of spirit
- achieve greatness
- recognize greatness
- pursuit of greatness
- true greatness
- national greatness
- immortal greatness
Word family
Usage note
Greatness often implies exceptional talent, achievement, or character. It can be used to describe individuals, achievements, or even abstract concepts.
Example sentences
- His greatness is not measured by wealth or possessions.
- The greatness of a person is not in never falling, but in rising every time they fall.
- The greatness of a nation can be judged by how it treats its weakest members.
- Greatness comes from within.
- The greatness of art is not how famous it is, but how it touches people's hearts.
Quotes
Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King Jr.
The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake. - Nelson Boswell