grandeur
gb/ɡɹændˈʊɹ/ us/ɡɹændˈʊɹ/
C1
Engelsk
~ 5200
fenség, pompa, nagyság, nagyszabásúság, nagyzásos téveszme
NAVNEORD
C1
FORMAL
1
Brugsmønster:
the grandeur of [something]
We were overwhelmed by the grandeur of the snow-covered mountains.
Lenyűgözött bennünket a hóborította hegyek fensége.
The palace still retains much of its original grandeur despite the damage.
A palota a károk ellenére még ma is sokat megőrzött eredeti pompájából.
Nothing prepares you for the sheer grandeur of the cathedral's interior.
The hotel lobby was designed to create a feeling of old-world grandeur.
From the balcony we watched the river in all its grandeur as the sun set.
Læringseksempler
Tourists come here to see the natural grandeur of the canyon.
A turisták azért jönnek ide, hogy lássák a kanyon természetes fenségét.
The old theater has lost its former grandeur.
A régi színház elvesztette egykori pompáját.
They built the museum with great grandeur and style.
Everyone was silent when they saw the grandeur of the castle.
Photos cannot show the full grandeur of this place.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use "grandeur" for very small or everyday things (e.g., "the grandeur of my phone"). It is usually used for things that are large, impressive, or important, such as buildings, mountains, or big ceremonies. Another mistake is using it like an adjective (*"a grandeur house"*); the correct form is "a grand house" or "a house with grandeur".
Betydning
impressive and large-scale beauty
Ordforbindelser
natural grandeur
|architectural grandeur
|the grandeur of [something]
|sense of grandeur
|faded grandeur
|lost its grandeur
Synonymer
splendor (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and a bit less formal than "grandeur".)
|
majesty (Suggests a noble, almost royal kind of grandeur, especially for mountains, nature, or royalty.)
Antonymer
plainness (Emphasizes a simple, ordinary appearance with no impressive or striking quality.)
Temaer
art
|nature
|travel
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very big and beautiful quality that makes something look important and amazing.
The quality of being impressive in size, appearance, or style, especially in a way that inspires respect or awe.
C2
FORMAL
2
nagyság
B1
Brugsmønster:
the grandeur of [an idea / a leader / a vision]
Many were moved by the moral grandeur of her decision to forgive her enemies.
Sokakat megindított annak a döntésnek az erkölcsi nagysága, hogy megbocsátott ellenségeinek.
The film tries to capture the political grandeur of the early civil rights movement.
A film megpróbálja megragadni a korai polgárjogi mozgalom politikai nagyságát.
Despite his fame, there was no grandeur in his manner; he remained genuinely modest.
Historians still debate the true grandeur of his vision for a united Europe.
The speech lacked the grandeur expected on such a historic occasion.
Læringseksempler
People admired the grandeur of her character.
Az emberek csodálták jellemének nagyságát.
The grandeur of his plan surprised everyone.
Tervének nagyszabásúsága mindenkit meglepett.
There was a special grandeur to the ceremony.
They talked about the moral grandeur of helping others.
The book shows the grandeur and the limits of his ideas.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is only about physical beauty. In this sense, "grandeur" can describe non-physical things such as ideas, speeches, plans, or a person's character. It is usually used in formal writing or serious speech, not in everyday casual talk.
Betydning
moral or social greatness and dignity
Ordforbindelser
moral grandeur
|intellectual grandeur
|the grandeur of his vision
|the grandeur of the occasion
|grandeur of spirit
Synonymer
nobility (Focuses more on high moral character, not on size or appearance.)
|
greatness (More general and common; lacks the formal, elevated tone of "grandeur.")
Antonymer
pettiness (Suggests a small, mean, or narrow way of thinking, the opposite of moral or intellectual grandeur.)
Temaer
society
|values
|politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very high and noble quality in a person, plan, or idea that makes it seem great and important.
The quality of being impressive in character, ideas, or social standing, suggesting great dignity, nobility, or importance.
NAVNEORD
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
[someone] has delusions of grandeur
The character is driven by delusions of grandeur, convinced he will rule the world.
A szereplőt nagyzásos téveszmék hajtják: meg van győződve róla, hogy uralni fogja a világot.
Her talk of buying a private island struck everyone as a sign of sheer grandeur detached from reality.
Az, hogy egy magánsziget megvásárlásáról beszélt, mindenkinek a valóságtól elszakadt megalománia jelének tűnt.
In severe cases of the illness, patients may develop grandeur about their status or abilities.
His sense of grandeur made it impossible for him to accept any criticism.
The therapist gently challenged the grandeur at the center of his fantasy life.
Læringseksempler
Some people with the illness have delusions of grandeur.
Néhány, ebben a betegségben szenvedő embernek nagyzásos téveszméi vannak.
His jokes about becoming king showed a bit of grandeur.
A királlyá válásról szóló viccei némi megalomániára utaltak.
The doctor said her grandeur was a symptom of the problem.
Delusions of grandeur can make a person think they are famous or very powerful.
The movie hero has clear delusions of grandeur.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think "delusions of grandeur" is positive because "grandeur" is usually positive. In this fixed phrase it is negative or worrying, describing beliefs that are not realistic. Also, some learners say *"delusions of grander"* (spelled like "grander"); the correct form is "grandeur."
Betydning
exaggerated sense of own importance
Ordforbindelser
delusions of grandeur
|psychotic delusions of grandeur
|almost comic grandeur
|a kind of childish grandeur
Synonymer
grandiosity (A technical psychological term; more common in clinical or academic contexts than in everyday speech.)
Antonymer
humility (Emphasizes a modest view of one’s own importance, the opposite of exaggerated self-importance.)
Temaer
psychology
|health
|emotions
Definition
A very strong and unrealistic belief that you are more important, powerful, or talented than you really are, usually heard in the phrase "delusions of grandeur."
An inflated sense of one’s own importance, power, or abilities, especially when it is unrealistic or a sign of mental illness, most often used in the phrase "delusions of grandeur."
Grammatik
Opslagsform
grandeur
IPA
GB/ɡɹændˈʊɹ/
US/ɡɹændˈʊɹ/
Stavelser og tryk
grandeur (1 stavelse)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: grandeur
- Plural: grandeur
Ordfamilie
Core family
grand
adjective B1
grandly
adverb
Related words
grandness
noun
grandiose
adjective
Advanced or less common
grandiosity
noun
aggrandize
verb
aggrandizement
noun
Udtryk
delusions of grandeur
1/dɪlˈuʒənz əv ɡɹændˈʊɹ/
idiom
unrealistic belief in own greatness
To believe you are much more important, powerful, or talented than you really are, in a way that is clearly not realistic.
Eksempler
- The detective dismisses the suspect’s threats as nothing more than delusions of grandeur.
- His friends joked that his plan to become president next year was a sign of delusions of grandeur.
- Doctors noted that the patient showed classic delusions of grandeur, claiming to control world events.
faded grandeur
1/fˈeɪdɪd ɡɹændˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
former grandeur that has declined
Used to describe a place, building, or way of life that was once very grand and impressive but is now old, worn, or less important.
Eksempler
- The hotel has an air of faded grandeur, with peeling paint and old chandeliers.
- Walking through the town’s empty main street, you can still feel its faded grandeur.
- The movie is set in a house of faded grandeur, where a rich family now struggles with debt.
in all its grandeur
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl ˈɪts ɡɹændˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
literary
showing full impressive beauty
Used to say that something is seen or shown completely, with all of its big and beautiful quality.
Eksempler
- From the lookout point we could finally see the valley in all its grandeur.
- The restored hall revealed the building in all its grandeur for the first time in decades.
- At sunrise the city appears in all its grandeur, glowing with golden light.