grandeur

Words with a similar base: grandeur

'grandeur'

[magnificence.n.02] as in: the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

Examples:
for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel
his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects
it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor
an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art
advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products

'grandeur'

[nobility.n.02] as in: the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

Origins

					grandeur (English)
└── grandeur (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    └── grand (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
        └── grandis (Latin)

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