Greatness

/ˈɡreɪtnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the quality of being great, distinguished, or illustrious.
His greatness was recognized worldwide for his contributions to science.
a high rank or status.
The greatness of her achievements earned her a place in the hall of fame.
the extent or intensity of something significant or admirable.
The greatness of the performance left the audience in awe.
magnitude; size; importance.
The greatness of the challenge ahead was daunting yet inspiring.

Etymology

From Middle English 'greatnesse', from 'great' + '-ness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the greatness of
Referring to the impressive quality of someone or something.
greatness in leadership
The remarkable qualities demonstrated by effective leaders.
pursuit of greatness
The ongoing effort to achieve excellence or distinction.

Related Words

great
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
grandeur
The quality or state of being grand or exalted.
excellence
The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

Slang Meanings

Epicness
That concert was total epicness!
Boss
You're the boss of this project, showing real greatness!