greatness

/ˈgreɪtnɪs/
/ˈgreɪtnɛs/
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Other forms: greatnesses

Definitions of greatness
  1. noun
    unusual largeness in size or extent or number
    synonyms: enormousness, grandness, immenseness, immensity, sizeableness, vastness, wideness
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    types:
    enormity
    vastness of size or extent
    type of:
    bigness, largeness
    the property of having a relatively great size
  2. noun
    the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
    synonyms: illustriousness
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    type of:
    importance
    the quality of being important and worthy of note
Pronunciation
US
/ˈgreɪtnɪs/
UK
/ˈgreɪtnɛs/
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