grandeur
Translation
grandeur, splendor, magnificence
Examples
We admired the grandeur of the mountains.
We admired the grandeur of the mountains.
The palace was full of grandeur and opulence.
The palace was full of grandeur and opulence.
Grammar Patterns
the grandeur of ((sth.)) the impressive quality of (sth.) The grandeur of the Alps is famous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: magnificence, splendor, majesty
Etymology
From French 'grandeur', from 'grand' meaning 'great, large'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'grand' and impressive, like the Grand Canyon. The quality it has is 'grandeur'.