Words / B2

GRAND-y-uh/ˈɡrændjə/

Grandeur is impressive magnificence, often of buildings or landscape (usually uncountable): faded grandeur; the grandeur of the view. Grand is the adjective (separate headword). Splendour is close. The chapel’s grandeur. Do not use grandeur for a tidy classroom.

Meaning

The quality of being impressive and magnificent (often of buildings or landscape).

Examples

• “The chapel’s grandeur survived the Victorian restoration, the guide said.”
• “Faded grandeur is a review cliché for seaside hotels, which is the travel sense.”

Good to know

the grandeur of; faded grandeur. Adjective: grand. Close: splendour / magnificence. Uncountable. Architecture and landscape writing.

Near in meaning

splendour

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