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Webster 1913 Edition
Greatness
Great′ness
,Noun.
[AS.
greátnes
.] 1.
The state, condition, or quality of being great;
as,
greatness
of size, greatness
of mind, power, etc.2.
Pride; haughtiness.
[Obs.]
It is not of pride or
greatness
that he cometh not aboard your ships. Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Greatness
GREATNESS
,Noun.
1.
Large amount; extent; as the greatness of a reward.2.
High degree; as the greatness of virtue or vice.3.
High rank or place; elevation; dignity; distinction; eminence; power; command.4.
Swelling pride; affected state. It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships.
5.
Magnanimity; elevation of sentiment; nobleness; as greatness of mind. Virtue is the only solid basis of greatness.
6.
Strength or extent of intellectual faculties; as the greatness of genius.7.
Large extent or variety; as the greatness of a man's acquisitions.8.
Grandeur; pomp; magnificence. Greatness with Timon dwells in such a draught,
As brings all Brobdignag before your thought.
9.
Force; intensity; as the greatness of sound, of passion, heat, &c.Definition 2024
greatness
greatness
English
Noun
greatness (countable and uncountable, plural greatnesses)
- The state, condition, or quality of being great
- Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard.
- greatness of mind
- c. 1600, William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night ACt 3 Scene 4
- Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
- 2012 June 29, Kevin Mitchell, “Roger Federer back from Wimbledon 2012 brink to beat Julien Benneteau”, in the Guardian:
- He showed his greatness when it mattered, but his occasional weakness too. All of a sudden there is doubt about his chances, after a seamless start. He has a lot to prove now, even if he will be buoyed by his effort.
- (obsolete): Pride; haughtiness.
- 1627, Francis Bacon, New Atlantis
- It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships.
- 1627, Francis Bacon, New Atlantis
Translations
The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc
Pride; haughtiness