grandeur — impressive magnificence, especially in appearance or style; splendor and impressiveness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: impressive magnificence, especially in appearance or style; splendor and impressiveness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrændʒər/
Korean meaning: 웅장함, 장엄함, 화려함
Korean pronunciation: **그랜**져
Example Sentences
- The CEO's office was decorated with such grandeur that even the coffee machine looked like it belonged in a museum.
- She was impressed by the grandeur of the cathedral's Gothic architecture.
- Despite living in a tiny studio apartment, he decorated it with such grandeur that visitors thought they were entering a miniature palace.
grandeur
NOUN//ˈɡrændʒər//
impressive magnificence, especially in appearance or style; splendor and impressiveness
Visitors experience the grandeur of the magnificent palace interior
The artist's brush can render true splendor and grandeur!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'grandeur', derived from Latin 'grandis' meaning 'great' or 'large'. The suffix '-eur' is a French agent noun ending that came to express the quality or state of being grand.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's office was decorated with such grandeur that even the coffee machine looked like it belonged in a museum.”
“She was impressed by the grandeur of the cathedral's Gothic architecture.”
“Despite living in a tiny studio apartment, he decorated it with such grandeur that visitors thought they were entering a miniature palace.”
“The grandeur of the Swiss Alps took her breath away.”
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