Definition of GREATNESS

greatness

Plural: greatnesses

Noun

  • the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
  • unusual largeness in size or extent or number
  • The state, condition, or quality of being great
  • Pride; haughtiness.

Examples

  • Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard.
  • greatness of mind

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gretnesse, gretnes, greetnesse, from Old English grēatnes. Equivalent to great + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 10

greatness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
greatness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
greatness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

greatness: valid Words With Friends Word