greatness

[greyt-nis] / ˈgreɪt nɪs /

NOUN

large size

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The rate which Sinner is achieving greatness - before he turns 25 in August - is comparable to the legends who went before him.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The house allows its children to flourish, with a mother guiding her children to greatness in ballroom competitions and beyond.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“Founder’s Fire” is no uncritical paean to the greatness of this country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

And all of the moments in between disappointment and greatness.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

greatness

Example Sentences

Related Words