Definition of GRANDEUR

grandeur

Meanings

Plural: grandeurs

Noun

  • the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
    • "an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art"
  • the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
  • The state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.
  • Nobility (state of being noble).
  • Greatness; largeness; tallness; loftiness.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 10

grandeur is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
grandeur is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
grandeur is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

grandeur is a valid Words With Friends word