greatness
The state, condition, or quality of being greatThe state, condition, or quality of being great
» I always knew Tom was destined for greatness.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state, condition, or quality of being great
Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard.
greatness of mind
Größe
вели́чиеvelíčije
ве́личvélyč, вели́ччяvelýččja, вели́чністьvelýčnistʹ
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Pride; haughtiness.
- the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
- unusual largeness in size or extent or number
Examples
41 sentencesI always knew Tom was destined for greatness.
I always knew that Tom was destined for greatness.
Great leaders inspire greatness in others.
ruВеликие лидеры вдохновляют других на величие.
Neither gold nor greatness make us happy.
ruНи золото, ни могущество не делают нас счастливыми.
deGold nicht, auch nicht Größe verhilft uns hin zum Glück.
The only greatness for man is immortality.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English gretnesse, gretnes, greetnesse, from Old English grēatnes. EquivalentFrom Middle English gretnesse, gretnes, greetnesse, from Old English grēatnes. Equivalent to great + -ness.
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Forms
plural: greatnesses| Singular | greatness |
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Synonyms
8 synonyms- the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence:illustriousness
- unusual largeness in size or extent or number:enormousnessgrandnessimmensenessimmensitysizeablenessvastnesswideness
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable