Webster's 1828 Dictionary

GREATNESS

n.Largeness of bulk, dimensions, number or quantity; as the greatness of a mountain, of an edifice, of a multitude, or of a sum of money. With reference to solid bodies, however, we more generally use bulk, size, extent or magnitude than greatness; as the bulk or size of the body; the extent of the ocean; the magnitude of the sun or of the earth. 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, etc.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

GREATNESS

Great "ness, n. Etym: [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.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

greatness

great ness |ˈgrātnəs ˈɡreɪtnɪs | ▶noun the quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent: Elgar's greatness as a composer.

 

Oxford Dictionary

greatness

great |ness |ˈgreɪtnɪs | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the quality of being great; eminence or distinction: Elgar's greatness as a composer.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

greatness

greatness noun 1 a child destined for greatness: eminence, distinction, illustriousness, repute, high standing; importance, significance; celebrity, fame, prominence, renown. 2 her greatness as a writer: genius, prowess, talent, expertise, mastery, artistry, virtuosity, skill, proficiency; flair, finesse; caliber, distinction.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

greatness

greatness noun 1 a woman destined for greatness: eminence, distinction, pre-eminence, illustriousness, lustre, repute, reputation, status, standing, high standing; importance, significance, value, merit, worth; celebrity, noteworthiness, fame, prominence, renown. ANTONYMS insignificance, obscurity. 2 Wilde's greatness as a writer: brilliance, genius, prowess, talent, expertise, expertness, mastery, artistry, virtuosity, flair, skill, skilfulness, finesse, panache, power, adeptness, proficiency; calibre, distinction. ANTONYMS mediocrity. 3 a city fallen from greatness: grandeur, grandness, magnificence, impressiveness, splendour, gloriousness, glory, majesty, loftiness.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

greatness

great ness /ɡréɪtnəs /名詞 U 1 偉大 (さ ), 卓越 .2 巨大, 広大 .3 重大, 重要 .4 寛大 .