grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər 

-ˌju̇r,

-ˌd(y)u̇r,

-d(y)ər

1

: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence

the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome

—E. A. Poe

2

: an instance or example of grandeur

visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West

Synonyms

• augustness
• brilliance
• gloriousness
• glory
• gorgeousness
• grandness
• magnificence
• majesty
• nobility
• nobleness
• resplendence
• resplendency
• splendidness
• splendiferousness
• splendor
• stateliness
• stupendousness
• sublimeness
• superbness

Examples of grandeur in a Sentence

His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.

They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.

Recent Examples on the Web

Baz Luhrmann’s tale of romance centered amidst glitz, grandeur and colliding classes is the latest in Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Broadway at the Bass Series Presented by PNC Bank. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025

The program always fit the grandeur of the setting. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025

Its setting once bore the rich grandeur of the Northwest, framed by mountains, royal robes of evergreens trailing into the placid harbor of Commencement Bay. —Caroline Fraser june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025

While the crowds swell in July and August, Cádiz manages to retain its seductive mix of grandeur and grit year-round. —Christopher Bagley, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, from grand

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grandeur

• amour
• auteur
• hauteur
• velour
• verdure
• voyeur
• doer
• poor
• poore
• raconteur

Kids Definition

grandeur

noun

gran·​deur ˈgran-jər 

1

: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence

2

: something that is grand