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greatness
[greyt-nis]
noun
the quality or state of being important, notable, or distinguished.
The goal is to inspire students to achieve greatness by taking risks, working hard, and pushing their limits.
The town is considered an important historical landmark, and is known primarily for its architectural greatness and venerable history.
the quality or state of being powerful or intense.
Those who are deemed incurable by reason of the greatness of their crimes are banished and never allowed to return.
the quality or state of being large in size, stature, number, etc..
The ancient stone walls, towering close to 200 feet high, impress with their greatness.
Other Word Forms
- overgreatness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of greatness1
Example Sentences
The tension between established and new art, which seeks to simultaneously acknowledge greatness in the past while overturning its rank deficiencies, is often palpable.
But as every student of rock surely knows, it’s the chorus that drives “The Weight” into otherworldly greatness.
The allusive nature of “Fox” and its twist ending shows how greatness that comes from awfulness can be inconveniently, unquestioningly good.
The name Sally Ride carries with it the hushed whispers of greatness.
And he showed that, even now, he is capable of greatness on any given night.
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