grand

/ɡɹˈænd/

/ˈɡɹænd/

[noun] [adjective]

Grand

[NOUN]

a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs

synonyms : grand piano

a thousand units of a currency

synonyms : chiliad

grand

very impressive and large

aiming to achieve goals so impressive that demand a lot of time, money, or hard work to succeed

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

synonyms : expansive

heroic

of or befitting a lord

synonyms : august

lordly

used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

synonyms : distinguished

imposing

magisterial

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

synonyms : fantastic

the most important and magnificent in adornment

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

synonyms : elevated

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

synonyms : deluxe

Examples

1. The grand unified theory is compact and elegant in mathematical terms.

2. The country celebrated its independence with a grand parade and fireworks.

3. In politics, people often make grand speeches but fail to take action.

4. The wise owls went to visit their grand kids in their scooters.

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