HyperDic: grandeur

English > 2 senses of the word grandeur:
NOUNattributegrandeur, magnificence, brilliance, splendor, splendour, grandnessthe quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
attributegrandeur, nobility, nobleness, magnanimousnessthe quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
grandeur > pronunciation
Soundsgraenduw'r
Rhymesdoer ... voyeur: 5 rhymes with uwr...
English > grandeur: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand.
Example "an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art"
Synonymsmagnificence, brilliance, splendor, splendour, grandness
Narrowereclatbrilliant or conspicuous success or effect
BroadereleganceA refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
Spanishbrillantez, esplendor, grandeza, grandiosidad, magnificencia
Catalanesplendor, grandiositat, magneficència
English > grandeur: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
Synonymsnobility, nobleness, magnanimousness
AttributesignobleCompletely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
nobleHaving or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
Narrowerhigh-mindedness, idealism, noble-mindednessElevated ideals or conduct
sublimitynobility in thought or feeling or style
Broaderhonorableness, honourablenessThe quality of deserving honor or respect
Spanishgrandeza, nobleza
Catalangrandesa, noblesa

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