Basic Details
Word: Grandeur
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Greatness or magnificence, especially in appearance or style.
Synonyms: Majesty, magnificence, splendour
Antonyms: Inferiority, ordinariness
Idioms and Phrases
- Pursuit of grandeur: The ongoing effort to achieve greatness or greatness in life. Example: "His pursuit of grandeur led him to many exciting adventures around the world."
- Grandeur in simplicity: Finding beauty and majesty in simple things. Example: "The grandeur in simplicity of the small cottage made it feel like home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The castle was built in the 18th century and still reflects its former grandeur.
Example 2: The grandeur of the mountains took everyone's breath away as they hiked closer.
Example 3: The artist captured the grandeur of the sunset with vibrant colours on his canvas.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "grandeur" comes from the Latin word "grandis," which means "great" or "large"? It has been used in the English language since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The grandeur of a nation is not determined by its size, but by the character of its people." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grandeur" mean?
a) Smallness
b) Greatness or magnificence
c) Sadness
d) Difficulty
Answer: b) Greatness or magnificence
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grandeur"?
a) Tiny
b) Majesty
c) Weakness
d) Triviality
Answer: b) Majesty
3. What is an antonym of "grandeur"?
a) Nobility
b) Inferiority
c) Glory
d) Brilliance
Answer: b) Inferiority
4. Which sentence uses "grandeur" correctly?
a) The grandeur of the school made it seem like a museum.
b) The grandeur kept the puppy playful all day.
c) Grandeur is often used to describe fast cars.
d) We grandeur a cake for the party.
Answer: a) The grandeur of the school made it seem like a museum.
5. What does the phrase "pursuit of grandeur" mean?
a) To avoid greatness
b) To seek after greatness or magnificence
c) To feel sad
d) To maintain simplicity
Answer: b) To seek after greatness or magnificence
