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   grand

   /ɡrand/

   adjective

   • 1. magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style: "a grand country house" Similar magnificentimposingimpressiveawe-inspiringsplendidresplendentsuperbstrikingmonumentalmajesticgloriouspalatialstatelylargeluxurioussumptuouslavishopulentprincelyfit for a kingupmarketupscaleinformal:fancyposhplushclassyswankyswishOpposite inferiorunimpressive
   • ▪ large, ambitious, or impressive in scope or scale: "his grand design for the future of Europe" Similar ostentatiousgrandioseshowyextravagantlordlyimperiousambitiousboldepicbig
   • ▪ (of a person) of high rank and behaving in an appropriately proud or dignified way: "she was such a grand lady" Similar augustdistinguishedillustriouseminentesteemedgreatelevatedexaltedhonouredvenerabledignifiedrefinedrespectablepre-eminentprominentleadingnotablerenownedhighly regardedcelebratedwell thought ofof distinctionfamousaristocraticnobleregalupper-classblue-bloodedhigh-bornwell bornpatricianeliteinformal:poshupper-crustupmarkettop-drawerOpposite humbleordinary
   • ▪ used in names of places or buildings to suggest size or splendour: "the Grand Canyon"
   • 2. denoting the largest or most important item of its kind: "the grand entrance" Similar mainprincipalforemostmajorcentralprimebiggestlargestOpposite minorsecondary
   • ▪ of the highest rank (used especially in official titles): "the Grand Vizier"
   • ▪ (of a crime) serious: "grand theft"
   • 3. very good or enjoyable; excellent: informal "we had a grand day" Similar excellentvery goodmarvelloussplendidfirst-classfirst-ratewonderfulbrilliantoutstandingsterlingof the first waterfineadmirablecommendablecreditableinformal:superbterrificgreatsupertop-notchA1fabacetip-topout of this worldwickedsmashingbrilltop-holechampionmagicbostingbullybeautinformal, dated:top-holewizardrare:applaudableOpposite poor
   • 4. (in names of family relationships) denoting one generation removed in ascent or descent: "a grand-niece"

   noun

   • 1. a thousand dollars or pounds: informal "he gets thirty-five grand a year"
   • 2. a grand piano.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French grant, grand, from Latin grandis ‘full-grown, big, great’. The original uses were to denote family relationships (grand (sense 4 of the adjective), following Old French usage) and as a title (the Grand, translating Old French le Grand); hence the senses ‘of the highest rank’, ‘of great importance’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. grandness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRAND definition: 1. important and large in degree: 2. impressive and large or important: 3. used in the name of a…. Learn more.

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   Jul 9, 2012 · grand: [adjective] having more importance than others : foremost. having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   12 meanings: 1. large or impressive in size, extent, or consequence 2. characterized by or attended with magnificence or.... Click for more definitions.

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   Something that's grand is large and impressive. A fancy, catered birthday party with a guest list of hundreds could be described as grand.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrand adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed but intended to achieve impressive results. a grand plan/strategy/scheme; The gallery had its grand opening on 18 January.; New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale.; Topics Success b2; used to describe the largest or most important item of its kind

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   Grand definition: impressive in size, appearance, or general effect. See examples of GRAND used in a sentence.

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   Define grand. grand synonyms, grand pronunciation, grand translation, English dictionary definition of grand. adj. grand·er , grand·est 1. a. Large and impressive in size or extent: a forest of grand trees; corruption on a grand scale.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRAND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GRAND definition: 1. very large and special: 2. rich and important, or behaving as if you are: 3. very good or…. Learn more.

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    6 days ago · Of a large size or extent; great . a grand mountain. a grand army. a grand mistake. Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent . a grand monarch. a grand view. His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgrand noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Word Origin Middle English: from Old French grant, grand, from Latin grandis ‘full-grown, big, great’. The original uses were to denote family relationships and as a title (the Grand, translating Old French le Grand); hence the senses ‘of the highest rank’, ‘of great importance’.