grand (Meaning)
grand (n)
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
grand (s)
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
of or befitting a lord
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
large and impressive in physical size or extent
the most important and magnificent in adornment
used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
grand (superl.)
Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.
Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things); as, a grand monarch; a grand lord; a grand general; a grand view; a grand conception.
Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name; as, a grand lodge; a grand vizier; a grand piano, etc.
Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent; -- generalIy used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grand
Synonyms:
- princely
- cosmical
- striking
- extravagant
- magnific
- awesome
- prodigious
- apocalyptical
- heavenly
- sumptuous
- apocalyptic
- redoubtable
- splendiferous
- stupendous
- divine
- celestial
- superb
- sublime
- inflated
- resplendent
- gorgeous
- extraordinary
- wondrous
- awful
- palatial
- pompous
- overblown
- terrific
- prepossessing
- sensational
- opulent
- queenly
- kingly
- killer
- monstrous
- marvelous
- lordly
Antonyms:
grand Sentence Examples
- The grand ballroom was adorned with intricate chandeliers and shimmering tapestries.
- The grandmother's grand gestures of love and generosity warmed her grandchildren's hearts.
- The grand jury deliberated for hours, carefully weighing the evidence.
- The majestic mountains stood as grand guardians of the valley below.
- The pianist delivered a grand performance that left the audience spellbound.
- The grand opening of the new museum was a lavish event attended by dignitaries and celebrities.
- The grand staircase in the castle swept upwards with an air of elegance.
- The grand finale of the fireworks display was a dazzling spectacle that filled the sky with vibrant colors.
- The oak tree in the garden stood as a grand sentinel, its branches stretching towards the heavens.
- The Olympic athlete's grand victory brought pride and joy to his entire nation.
FAQs About the word grand
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100, a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs, of behavior
majestic,magnificent, epic, glorious, royal, regal, massive, imposing, monumental, wonderful
lowly, unimpressive, unprepossessing, ordinary,humble, modest, average, common, modest, common
The grand ballroom was adorned with intricate chandeliers and shimmering tapestries.
The grandmother's grand gestures of love and generosity warmed her grandchildren's hearts.
The grand jury deliberated for hours, carefully weighing the evidence.
The majestic mountains stood as grand guardians of the valley below.
