grand

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Definition of grand

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : having more importance than others : foremost

b : having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation the grand champion

2a : inclusive, comprehensive the grand total of all money paid out

b : definitive, incontrovertible grand example

3 : chief, principal the grand ballroom

4 : large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception grand design

5a : lavish, sumptuous a grand celebration

b : marked by a regal form and dignity

c : fine or imposing in appearance or impression sported a grand mustache

d : lofty, sublime writing in the grand style

6a : pretending to social superiority : supercilious

b : intended to impress a person of grand gestures

7 : very good : wonderful a grand time

grand

noun

Definition of grand (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : grand piano

2 plural grand, slang : a thousand dollars

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grandly \ ˈgran-(d)lē

\ adverb

grandness \ ˈgran(d)-nəs

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Adjective

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

Examples of grand in a Sentence

Adjective He thinks everything the government does is part of some grand conspiracy. the beauty of nature's grand design The neighborhood includes many grand old homes. His job is much less grand than his title makes it sound. My great aunt lived to the grand old age of 103. Despite its grand name, the hotel is small and somewhat seedy. He made some grand statements about the company's future. They celebrated their anniversary in grand style. He planned to make a grand entrance, driving up to the house in a fancy red sports car. We won the grand prize. Noun He bought a used car for about five grand. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Two Texas grand juries also opted not to indict him. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 While much of that ideology rings true, a key factor of the GT brief—the intention to build a grand tourer—has been missed, as the GT has a shorter range than any other model of EV6. — Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 The kids’ grand plans never amount to much, yet there is a palpable sense that their worlds are at stake with each tiny decision. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2022 The Justice Department’s issuance of a grand-jury subpoena to former White House counsel Pat Cipollone signals that the criminal investigation of former President Trump is ramping up. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 3 Aug. 2022 The parade will be led by grand marshal singer and producer Jeremih and honorary grand marshals Brig. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 Watson has denied the accusations against him, and two Texas grand juries declined to indict him. — New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Visitors can taste the 2022 grand champion of the annual World-Wide Mustard Competition, Tiger Tail Curry Mustard from Tennessee. — Hannah Hernandez, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 Just as his preacher father might have, Carter sees a grand design. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Aristotle is assuredly rated as one of the greatest thinkers of all time, serving as a grand and deeply probing philosopher, and viewed too as an ethicist that established many crucial ethical cornerstones. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Of course, Malibu digs this grand don’t come cheap. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 May 2022 The song’s lengthy final chapter is part stately coda, part seething climax, with the rhythm section hammering away against Pastir’s grand, stirring chords. — Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2022 This made for the perfect recipe to have an official two-day grand opening this week, on May 13 and 14. — Chris Barnett, Chron, 10 May 2022 Disneyland, a rite of passage for many Southern Californians, celebrated its second proper grand opening a year ago this week on April 30. — Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022 The Poway Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at noon Thursday at Acupuncture Wellness, 16486 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 170, San Diego. — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2022 Sam does not want to risk a Burrow injury or a Bengals collapse or a recession dropping the card to, say, 100-200 grand. — The Enquirer, 30 June 2022 More:North Avenue Market, a food hall coming to Milwaukee's west side, is to have a September grand opening. — Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2022 See More

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grand

adjective

\ ˈgrand

grander; grandest

Kids Definition of grand

1 : higher in rank than others : foremost the grand prize

2 : great in size

3 : comprehensive, inclusive a grand total

4 : impressive a grand view

5 : very good grand weather

grand

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Legal Definition of grand

: of, relating to, or being a crime involving the theft of money or property valued at over a set amount convicted of grand embezzlement — see also grand larceny at larceny, grand theft at theft — compare petty

Grand geographical name