greatness
word
/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/
GRAYT-nuhs
/ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
GRAYT-nuhs
Definition
The quality of being very important, successful, or admired; the state of being great in ability, achievement, or character.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or inspirational contexts (history, speeches, literature). Common collocations: 'the path to greatness', 'achieve greatness', 'true greatness'. Refers to remarkable achievement or character, often on a large scale.
Spanish: grandezaPortuguese (BR): grandezaPortuguese (PT): grandezaChinese (Simplified): 伟大Chinese (Traditional): 偉大Hindi: महानताArabic: العظمةBengali: মহত্ব - মহানতাRussian: величиеJapanese: 偉大さVietnamese: sự vĩ đạiKorean: 위대함Turkish: büyüklükUrdu: عظمتIndonesian: kehebatan - kebesaran
Example Sentences
He dreamed of achieving greatness in his career.
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Many people admire Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatness.
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The team's greatness comes from working together.
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She never chased fame—her greatness was in her kindness to others.
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Not everyone recognizes greatness when they see it.
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Some say that true greatness is measured by how you treat people.
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