Great'ness, n.
n. 1. Largeness of bulk, dimensions, number, or quantity; large amount, extent; high degree; as, the greatness of a mountain, of an edifice, of a multitude, or of a sum of money; the greatness of crime.
Sense 2. High rank or place; elevation; dignity; distinction; eminence; power; command; grandeur; pomp; magnificence.
Farewell, a long farewell, to all my greatness. Shak.
Greatness with Timon dwells in such a draught As brings all Brobdignag before your thought. Pope.
Sense 3. Swelling pride; affected state.
It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships. Bacon.
Sense 4. Magnanimity; elevation of sentiment; nobleness; as, greatness of mind.
Virtue is the only solid basis of greatness. Rambler.
Sense 5. Strength or extent of intellectual faculties; as, the greatness of genius.
Sense 6. Force; intensity; as, the greatness of sound, of passion, heat, &c.