Definition of grandeur

grandeurnoun

sự vĩ đại

/ˈɡrændʒə(r)//ˈɡrændʒər/

The word "grandeur" derives from the Old French word "grantour," which means "large traveler" or "great traveler." This phrase referred to individuals who embarked on grand and elaborate journeys, often for pleasure rather than practical purposes. The word "grantour" evolved over time, and its meaning changed as it became associated with grandeur, magnificence, and dignity in French literature and culture. In English, "grandeur" began to emerge in the late 14th century, first appearing in its current form in the early 16th century. The term's current connotation of nobility, splendor, and majesty reflects its origins in the world of courtly culture, where displays of grandeur and opulence were de rigueur. Today, "grandeur" is used to describe grand or impressive qualities, such as the grandeur of a majestic mountain range or the grandeur of an ornate palace. It continues to symbolize a sense of grandeur, nobility, and magnificence in language and culture alike.

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the quality of being great and impressive in appearance

chất lượng của sự xuất hiện tuyệt vời và ấn tượng

Example:
  • We admired the grandeur and simplicity of the Roman architecture.

    Chúng tôi ngưỡng mộ sự hùng vĩ và đơn giản của kiến ​​trúc La Mã.

  • The hotel had an air of faded grandeur.

    Khách sạn có một bầu không khí hùng vĩ mờ nhạt.

Extra examples:
  • the majestic grandeur of the Grand Canyon

    sự hùng vĩ hùng vĩ của Grand Canyon

  • the rugged grandeur of the mountains

    sự hùng vĩ gồ ghề của những ngọn núi

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the importance or social status somebody has or thinks they have

tầm quan trọng hoặc địa vị xã hội mà ai đó có hoặc nghĩ rằng họ có

Example:
  • He has a sense of grandeur about him.

    Anh ấy có một cảm giác vĩ đại về anh ấy.

  • She is clearly suffering from delusions of grandeur (= thinks she is more important than she really is).

    Cô ấy rõ ràng đang bị ảo tưởng về sự vĩ đại (= nghĩ rằng cô ấy quan trọng hơn thực tế).

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