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The grandeur of the mountains amazed the hikers.
What does Grandeur mean?
Grandeur is impressive greatness or beauty.
Dictionary definition
Impressive beauty, greatness, or importance.
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The old theater kept its grandeur even after many years.
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Grandeur often describes something that feels powerful, beautiful, dignified, or historically important.
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GRANDEUR means grandeur is impressive greatness or beauty.
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WordGrandeur.
Partnoun.
MeaningGrandeur is impressive greatness or beauty.
ExampleExample: The grandeur of the mountains amazed the hikers.
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- gran · jer
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- gran
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- jer
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- Put a little extra energy on gran.
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Synonyms
Words like Grandeur
majestyImpressive beauty or greatness.
splendorBrilliant beauty or impressive appearance.
magnificenceGreat beauty or grandeur.
Antonyms
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plainnessLack of decoration or grandeur.
simplicityA simple quality rather than impressive greatness.
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