Grandeurs

/ɡrænˈdʒɜrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of grandeur; instances or examples of impressive greatness, dignity, or magnificence.

Etymology

Plural of 'grandeur,' from Old French 'grandeur,' related to 'grand' (great). Common in English since the 1500s.

Kelly Says

Writers love using 'grandeurs' in plural when describing multiple magnificent things together—like 'the grandeurs of ancient Rome'—it sounds more impressive than just saying 'grand things.'

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