grand
(grănd)
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin grandis.]
adjective: grand·er, grand·est.
- Large and impressive in size, scope, or extent; magnificent: The bridge that crosses the bay is a grand structure.
- Rich and sumptuous: A grand meal was laid before them.
- Of a solemn, stately, or splendid nature.
- Dignified or noble in appearance or effect: a grand old face that bespeaks suffering but not defeat.
- Noble or admirable in conception or intent: a grand purpose.
- Lofty or sublime in character: a speech delivered in the grand style of the great orators.
- Wonderful or very pleasing: had a grand time.
- Having higher rank than others of the same category: a grand admiral.
- Having more importance than others; principal: the grand ballroom of a hotel.
- Of a haughty or pretentious nature.
- Including or covering all units or aspects: the grand total.
noun
- A grand piano.
- Slang A thousand dollars: sold the car for six grand.
derivatives
- grand́ly
- adverb
- grand́ness
- noun
synonyms:
grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, august, grandiose These adjectives mean strikingly large in size, scope, or extent. Both grand and magnificent apply to what is physically or aesthetically impressive. Grand implies dignity, sweep, or eminence: a grand hotel lobby with marble floors. Magnificent suggests splendor, sumptuousness, and grandeur: a magnificent cathedral. Imposing describes what impresses by virtue of its size, bearing, or power: mountain peaks of imposing height. Stately refers principally to what is dignified and handsome: a stately oak. Majestic suggests lofty dignity or nobility: the majestic Alps. August describes what inspires solemn reverence or awe: the august presence of royalty. Grandiose often suggests pretentiousness, affectation, or pompousness: grandiose ideas.
