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

Slang Meanings

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