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grandeur

gran·deur

UK/ˈɡɹæn.djʊə/ US/ˈɡɹæn.djɜː/ uncommon archaic rare

noun

1.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

  • “for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen”
  • “;”
  • “Hamlet”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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2.

the quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • delusion of grandeur
  • folie de grandeur

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