1
: the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
… the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.—
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe2
: an instance or example of grandeur
visited the awesome grandeurs of the American West
Examples of grandeur in a Sentence
His paintings capture the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.
They are restoring the hotel to its original grandeur.
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Despite the grandeur of the place, there is an ease and warmth to the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
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—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The grandeur that surprises many first-time observers is the result of an extraordinarily long and complex geological history.
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Brimming with stone and natural light, the interior is calming yet possesses grandeur worthy of glamorous parties.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The verdict In a city overflowing with grandeur, Bvlgari Hotel Roma manages to carve out its own distinct identity.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The grandeur that surprises many first-time observers is the result of an extraordinarily long and complex geological history.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Brimming with stone and natural light, the interior is calming yet possesses grandeur worthy of glamorous parties.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Grandeur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandeur. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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grandeur
noun
gran·deur
ˈgran-jər 
1
: the quality or state of being grand : awe-inspiring magnificence
2
: something that is grand
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