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grandeur

[/ˈɡrændʒər/ or /ɡrænˈdʒuːr/]
nounfemininepl: grandezas
grandeza
1. The quality of being grand, magnificent, or impressive in appearance or scale
The grandeur of the palace took everyone's breath away.
A grandeza do palácio deixou todos impressionados.
2. High rank, dignity, or elevated social position
He lived in grandeur as a nobleman.
Ele vivia em grandeza como um nobre.
3. Noble or dignified quality; sublimity
The grandeur of the mountain landscape inspired the poet.
A grandeza da paisagem montanhosa inspirou o poeta.
Synonyms
magnificencesplendormajestydignitystatelinessprominence
Antonyms
humilitymodestysimplicityplainnessmediocrity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grandeza
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
grandeza
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
grandeza
Standard usage
Portugal
grandeza
Standard usage; also can mean 'greatness' in broader sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

in all its grandeur - em toda a sua grandeza
delusions of grandeur - delírios de grandeza
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