grand

grand [grand]

adj.

[ME graunt < OFr grand, grant < L grandis, full-grown, great (replacing magnus in LL & Romance languages), prob. < IE base * gwrendh-, to swell up > Gr brenthos, pride]

1. higher in rank, status, or dignity than others having the same title [a grand duke]

2. most important; chief; main; principal [the grand ballroom]

3. imposing because of great size, beauty, and extent; magnificent [grand scenery]

4. handsome and luxurious; characterized by splendor and display [a grand banquet]

5. eminent; distinguished; illustrious

6. self-important; pretentious; haughty

7. lofty and dignified, as in style

8. complete; overall [the grand total]

9. Informal very good; excellent, delightful, admirable, etc.: a general term of approval

10. Music full; complete [a grand chorus]

n.

1. GRAND PIANO

☆ 2. pl. grand Slang a thousand dollars

grandly

adj.

grandness

n.

SYN.- GRAND is applied to that which makes a strong impression because of its greatness (in size or some favorable quality), dignity, and splendor [the Grand Canyon ]; MAGNIFICENT suggests a surpassing beauty, richness, or splendor, or an exalted or glorious quality [a magnificent voice ]; IMPOSING suggests that which strikingly impresses one by its size, dignity, or excellence of character [an imposing array of facts ]; STATELY suggests that which is imposing in dignified grace and may imply a greatness of size [a stately mansion ]; MAJESTIC adds to stately the idea of lofty grandeur [the majestic Rockies ]; AUGUST suggests an exalted dignity or impressiveness such as inspires awe [an august personage ]; GRANDIOSE is often used disparagingly of a grandeur that is affected or exaggerated [a grandiose manner ]