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Added 10 October 2026

grandeur

/ˈɡɹæn.djʊə/ noun

In Latin: granditās Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about grandeur at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand.
for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel
The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French grandeur, from Old French grandur, from grant (French grand), from Latin grandis (“grown up, great”).

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