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grandeur

/ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ɚ/

Meanings
noun
The state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.

Examples :

"The palace overwhelmed visitors with its sheer grandeur. "
appearance quality style architecture

Related Words

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charity noun

/ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/

An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

"The local charity provides food and clothing to families in need. "

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splendid adjective

/ˈsplɛndɪd/

Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.

"a splendid sun"

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greatness noun

/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/

The state, condition, or quality of being great

"Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard."

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impressed verb

/ɪmˈpɹɛst/

To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

"You impressed me with your command of Urdu."

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visitors noun

/ˈvɪzɪtəz/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚz/

Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.

"We had visitors from my cousin's family staying with us for the weekend. "

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auditorium noun

/ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/

A large room for public meetings or performances.

"The school auditorium was packed with students for the annual talent show. "

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nobility noun

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

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helping verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

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magnificence noun

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

Grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor

"The wedding reception displayed a magnificence of decorations, flowers, and food. "

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overwhelmed verb

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

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inspired verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹd/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The artist was inspired by the beauty of the natural world to create a stunning painting. "