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grandeur
[gran-jer, -joor]
noun
the quality or state of being impressive or awesome.
the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
the quality or state of being lofty or elevated in conception or treatment.
the grandeur of a prose style.
the quality or state of being exalted in some deliberate way.
the grandeur of a royal court.
Synonyms: , , ,an instance of something that is grand.
the grandeurs of Rembrandt's paintings.
grandeur
/ ˈɡæԻə /
noun
personal greatness, esp when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments
magnificence; splendour
pretentious or bombastic behaviour
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Example Sentences
It takes enormous skill and dedication to find the delicacy in such theatrical grandeur.
“It was such a period of decadence and grandeur, and Beverly Hills was kind of the poster child for that,” says production designer Matthew Flood Ferguson.
Known for it's grandeur, Monaco has always been an iconic track since its first race in 1929, with rows of yachts along the harbour and a star-studded guest list in attendance.
In the last of the four festivals, “The Epiphany,” grace and grandeur merged as one, with final, firm orchestral punctuation massively powerful.
He was determined to favour humility over pomp and grandeur.
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