壮麗(そうれい)

そうれい
na-adjective
magnificent, splendid, grand
formalwrittenliterarydescriptive
1. magnificent, splendid, grand, majestic
Describes something impressively grand and beautiful in scale, especially architecture, scenery, or ceremonial settings. Combines the sense of grand scale with visual beauty.
壮麗(そうれい)な建物(たてもの)が並(なら)ぶ。
Magnificent buildings stand in a row.
壮麗(そうれい)な宮殿(きゅうでん)に圧倒(あっとう)された。
I was overwhelmed by the magnificent palace.
夕日(ゆうひ)に照(て)らされた大聖堂(だいせいどう)は壮麗(そうれい)な姿(すがた)を見(み)せていた。
The cathedral illuminated by the sunset presented a majestic sight.

Usage

A literary and formal word used primarily in written descriptions of architecture, palaces, cathedrals, and grand ceremonial scenes. Less common in everyday conversation.

Similar words

  • 壮大(そうだい): emphasizes grand scale; can describe plans and projects, not just visual beauty
  • 華麗(かれい): emphasizes gorgeousness and elegance, often with ornamental beauty
  • 壮麗(そうれい): combines both scale and visual splendor; most often used for architecture

Common collocations

Related Words

Synonym: 壮大(そうだい) (grand, magnificent)
Synonym: 華麗(かれい) (gorgeous, elegant)
Compare: 美麗(びれい) (beautiful, gorgeous)
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