B2nounformalhistorysociety
US/ˈɡreɪt.nəs/
UK/ˈɡreɪt.nəs/
the quality of being very important, successful or admired
In context
Her greatness as a leader showed during the country's darkest year.
Some people are born with greatness, but most of us must work for it.
Critics have long argued about the true greatness of his paintings.
Words that go with greatness
verb + noun
- achieve greatnessHe worked hard to achieve greatness in sport.
adjective + noun
- true greatnessTrue greatness comes from serving other people.
- national greatnessThe speech appealed to a sense of national greatness.
adjective + preposition
- destined for greatnessHer teachers said she was destined for greatness.
noun + preposition
- greatness of a leaderThe greatness of a leader is seen in a crisis.
- moment of greatnessThe goal was a moment of greatness for the young player.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a greatness leaderCorrect: a great leader