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.

—Edgar Allan Poe

2

: an instance or example of grandeur

visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West

Synonyms of grandeur

• majesty
• brilliance
• elegance
• glory
• nobility
• magnificence

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

With Florida amid a coaching search of such grandeur that frat banners mention Lane Kiffin more than the school’s opponent each week, younger players need to prove their worth now more than ever. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025

These routes showcase Halloway’s mission to expand access to private rail experiences across North America and their vision to bring back the grandeur of classic rail travel. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

These are no delusions of grandeur — the weekend box office is truly unlimited! —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025

The gathering has the vibe of a pilgrimage, the preparations unfolding with quasi-religious grandeur. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 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