Definitions for grand

Definitions for (noun) grand

Main entry: grand, grand piano

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


Main entry: 1000, grand, chiliad, one thousand, yard, G, thou, thousand, M, K

Definition: the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100


Definitions for (adj) grand

Main entry: magisterial, grand, imposing, distinguished

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

Usage: his distinguished bearing; the monarch's imposing presence; she reigned in magisterial beauty


Main entry: grand

Definition: the most important and magnificent in adornment

Usage: grand ballroom; grand staircase


Main entry: expansive, heroic, grand

Definition: of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

Usage: an expansive lifestyle; in the grand manner; collecting on a grand scale; heroic undertakings


Main entry: grand

Definition: large and impressive in physical size or extent

Usage: the bridge is a grand structure


Main entry: elevated, exalted, idealistic, grand, high-flown, high-minded, rarefied, rarified, noble-minded, lofty, sublime

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

Usage: an exalted ideal; argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks; a noble and lofty concept; a grand purpose


Main entry: august, lordly, grand

Definition: of or befitting a lord

Usage: heir to a lordly fortune; of august lineage


Main entry: fantastic, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, howling, grand, wonderful, wondrous

Definition: extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers

Usage: a fantastic trip to the Orient; the film was fantastic!; a howling success; a marvelous collection of rare books; had a rattling conversation about politics; a tremendous achievement


Main entry: princely, sumptuous, luxurious, gilded, grand, opulent, deluxe

Definition: rich and superior in quality

Usage: a princely sum; gilded dining rooms


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