What does greatness mean?
Greatness means The state, condition, or quality of being great.
Greatness
/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ · noun
Meaning
The state, condition, or quality of being great.
Definitions by Sense
- The state, condition, or quality of being great
- (obsolete): Pride; haughtiness.
Example Sentences
Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard.
greatness of mind
Mal. Some are borne great... Some atcheeue greatnesse... And some haue greatnesse thrust vpon them.
Until then I had felt that what a great writer I was had been carefully kept secret between myself and my wife and only those people we knew well enough to speak to. I was glad Scott had come to the same happy conclusion as to this possible greatness, but I was also glad he was beginning to run out of his speech.
He showed his greatness when it mattered, but his occasional weakness too.
It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships.
Synonyms for greatness
Antonyms for greatness
Related Words
Word Forms
- greatnesses
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for greatness?
Common synonyms include grandness, immensity, vastness, enormousness.
What is the opposite of greatness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use greatness in a sentence?
Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard.
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