greatness

[ greyt-nis ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being important, notable, or distinguished:

   The goal is to inspire students to achieve greatness by taking risks, working hard, and pushing their limits.

   The town is considered an important historical landmark, and is known primarily for its architectural greatness and venerable history.

2. the quality or state of being powerful or intense:

   Those who are deemed incurable by reason of the greatness of their crimes are banished and never allowed to return.

3. the quality or state of being large in size, stature, number, etc.:

   The ancient stone walls, towering close to 200 feet high, impress with their greatness.

Other Words From

• o·ver·great·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of greatness¹

great ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

FOX and kindred outlets were saturated with commentators from across the racial and ethnic rainbow touting Trump-as-matchless-lover-and-protector-of-America and as the guarantor of its greatness.

From Salon

The path to greatness starts with a patch 🪡⚾️ Your chance to chase history is here.

From Los Angeles Times

Balvin on Monday wrote on his Instagram story, “This doesn’t take away from your greatness,” USA Today reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Presented as compelling theater, they brought in-depth insight into our often simplistic attempts to understand the Russian mind, with its complex aspirations, fears and insecurity that can lead to greatness, grandiosity or outright malevolence.

From Los Angeles Times

Jordan will be saying goodbye to three years of greatness from running back David Sandy, who must lead his team against top-seeded Arleta in the City Division II playoffs after winning Division III last season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dignity
• fame
• generosity
• glory
• grandeur
• heroism
• importance
• majesty
• merit
• morality
• nobility
• prominence