greatness

[greyt-nis] / ˈgreɪt nɪs /

NOUN

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Synonyms

STRONGEST

intensity potency strength

STRONG

abundance amplitude bigness bulk enormity force immensity infinity length magnitude mass might power vastness

WEAK

high degree hugeness prodigiousness sizableness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lethargy weakness

STRONG

inability incompetence insignificance powerlessness smallness tininess

WEAK

littleness unimportance

NOUN

nobleness of character; eminence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

celebrity chivalry distinction high-mindedness idealism illustriousness loftiness magnanimity note renown stateliness sublimity worthiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance unimportance

WEAK

littleness smallness tininess

Example Sentences

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With 126 first-team Barcelona appearances and 21 senior caps for Spain under her belt before the age of 20, there is no doubting Lopez is destined for greatness.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It feels like a petty grievance—yet another example of greatness being conflated with dullness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Otherwise, thank him for his greatness as a Laker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Obviously, Ohtani — who came into the season appearing to really covet the Cy Young award — is capable of multidimensional greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

There are those who think that in this role Anaxagoras contributed significantly to the greatness of Athens.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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