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1 a: having more importance than others : foremost b: having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation <the grand champion>2 a: inclusive
, comprehensive <the grand total of all money paid out> b: definitive
, incontrovertible <grand example>3: chief
, principal4: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception <grand design>5 a: lavish
, sumptuous <a grand celebration> b: marked by a regal form and dignity c: fine or imposing in appearance or impression d: lofty
, sublime <writing in the grand style>6 a: pretending to social superiority : supercilious b: intended to impress <a person of grand gestures>7: very good : wonderful <a grand time>
— grand·ly
\ˈgran-(d)lē\
adverb
— grand·ness
\ˈgran(d)-nəs\
noun synonyms grand
, magnificent
, imposing
, stately
, majestic
, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity <a grand staircase>. magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste <magnificent paintings>. imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness <an imposing edifice>. stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement <the stately procession>. majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur <a majestic waterfall>. grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience <grandiose hydroelectric projects> but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration <grandiose schemes>.
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