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grandeur

Syllabification: (gran·deur)
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Definition of grandeur

noun

  • splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style:the austere grandeur of mountain scenery
  • high rank or social importance:for all their grandeur, the chancellors were still officials of the household

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting tall stature): from French, from grand 'great, grand' (see grand)

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