GRANDLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

grandly

adverb

Definition of grandly

as in expensively

in a luxurious manner we were staying at the Plaza Hotel in New York and living rather grandly

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as in honorably

in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals had grandly offered to pay the entire cost of the Christmas party at the children's hospital

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Recent Examples of grandly What’s unusual is to see these elements presented so grandly on a stage as big as The Bushnell’s and presented in a manner that doesn’t compromise a dark tale of anger, revenge, dangerous romance, desperation and survival. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 It is often called ungovernable, perhaps a little grandly. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The palace, looming grandly just behind the stage, was lit up with a dynamic video projection, integrating it into the concert — the first time the historic and deeply symbolic structure had ever been used for a pop show. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026 There are, needless to say, daddy issues aplenty here — with Daddy himself out of the fray, retired to a grandly crumbling rural estate, grieving the deaths of his young daughter and devoted brother, and very gradually writing his memoirs. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026 At nuclear summits, the Kremlin’s leader could grandly sit across from the incumbent in the White House – just like in the glory days of the Cold War – to decide on matters of international security. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026 Someone asked him what made the old 49ers teams so cinematic, and Lott answered by gesturing grandly behind him, where Montana was smiling for the paparazzi. — Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 Every hurdle has been met and overcome, if at the last minute, and grandly. — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandly

Adverb

The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of expensively

Adverb

However, it was reduced to disorderly conduct and he was discharged honorably.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
To be absolutely clear, nobody, except maybe Melanie, is behaving honorably here, but a good Love Island story line isn’t measured in admirable behavior; it is measured in juice — and Melanie, Corbin, Kenzie, and Caleb have it.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Definition of honorably

Adverb

Think of Sunriver as a luxuriously rustic, family-style retreat packed with both warm and cold-weather activities.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Its luxuriously soft drop-waist style and stretchy strapless top leave room for endless wear, whether as a maxi dress or folded down to be a maxi skirt.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Definition of luxuriously

Adverb

Exhibited for the first time outside of Sarajevo, the churning Socialist Realist homage invokes Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People in figuring partisans heroically overcoming their would-be Nazi aggressors.

— Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
This turned a great explorer into a great survivor, as the voyage went down in legend for the extraordinary escape by those on board and a heroically safe return.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of heroically

Adverb

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
As extravagantly decorated as the guest rooms, Azure’s blue and white interiors would be a great date-night choice—a combo of watching the sun sink below the horizon, excellent cuisine and fabulous wines (try something from the owners’ South African estate, Bouchard Finlayson).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026

Definition of extravagantly

Adverb

Brady Christensen, who can play all five offensive line spots, looms large on the free-agent market.

— Mike Kaye June 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
With the back-to-back deaths of the district's representative, who were both in their 70s, age loomed large over the race, especially as younger Democrats push for a new generation of candidates.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Definition of large

Adverb

These, alas, were hard to spot, the exception being a gentleman whose torso, richly tattooed, was encased in a transparent cuirass.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
From Khaite to Colleen Allen, designers embraced the era with richly detailed texture, glamorous shapes, fringe, gloves, velvet, and opulent evening bags.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

The price of everything, rents included, have gone up as high-earning out-of-staters have flocked to South Florida.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Burgers can come simple, adorned with just a smear of mustard or mayo and maybe a leaf of lettuce, or piled high with pickles, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, bacon and even an onion ring.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026