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grandeur

/ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ɚ/

Meanings
  • noun

    Magnificence, elegance, or impressiveness on a grand scale.

  • noun

    A quality or feeling of great importance, value, or beauty.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with grandeur
beauty , gentry , purity
Variants
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grandeur , grandeurs , folie de grandeur , folie des grandeurs
Etymology
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From Old French grandeur, from grand 'great' + -eur 'doer, producer'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'grandeur' was used extensively in the French monarchy to describe the power and authority of the king.

  2. Grandeur is often used in conjunction with other words to describe different aspects of it, such as 'grandeur naturelle' (natural grandeur) or 'grandeur spirituelle' (spiritual grandeur).


Related Concepts
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  1. Magnificence: A synonym for grandeur, referring to something impressive and extravagant.

  2. Opulence: A related concept to grandeur, referring to the extravagant display of wealth and luxury.


Culture
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Grandeur has been used extensively in literature, particularly in descriptions of royalty and aristocracy. It is often associated with wealth, power, and opulence. In art, grandeur is often depicted through grand architecture, grand landscapes, and grand gestures.

How to Memorize "grandeur"

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    - Imagine a grand palace with ornate decorations, large gardens, and a majestic throne room.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grandeur' with the feeling of being in awe or being impressed by something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'grandeur' as 'greatness in power or beauty'.


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