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Definition of Grand
1. Adjective. Of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope. "Heroic undertakings"
Similar to: Impressive
Derivative terms: Expansiveness, Expansivity, Grandness
2. Noun. The cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100.
Generic synonyms: Large Integer
Specialized synonyms: Millenary
3. Adjective. Of or befitting a lord. "Of august lineage"
4. Noun. A piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs.
Specialized synonyms: Baby Grand, Baby Grand Piano, Parlor Grand, Parlor Grand Piano, Parlour Grand, Parlour Grand Piano, Concert Grand, Concert Piano
Terms within: Leg
Generic synonyms: Forte-piano, Piano, Pianoforte
5. Adjective. Rich and superior in quality. "Gilded dining rooms"
Similar to: Rich
Derivative terms: Grandness, Luxuriousness, Luxury, Luxury, Luxury, Opulence, Sumptuosity, Sumptuousness, Sumptuousness
6. Adjective. Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. "A tremendous achievement"
Similar to: Extraordinary
Derivative terms: Grandness, Wonderfulness, Wonder
7. Adjective. Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. "A grand purpose"
Similar to: Noble
Derivative terms: Grandness, High-mindedness, Idealism, Noble-mindedness
8. Adjective. Large and impressive in physical size or extent. "The bridge is a grand structure"
9. Adjective. The most important and magnificent in adornment. "Grand staircase"
10. Adjective. Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. "She reigned in magisterial beauty"
Similar to: Dignified
Derivative terms: Grandness
Definition of Grand
1. a. Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.
Definition of Grand
1. Adjective. Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal. ¹
2. Adjective. Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things). ¹
3. Adjective. Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name. ¹
4. Adjective. Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent; -- generally used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild, etc. ¹
5. Noun. (US colloquial) One thousand dollars (cf. G). ¹
6. Noun. (British) One thousand pounds sterling. ¹
7. Noun. (musici) A grand piano ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Grand
1. large and impressive [adj GRANDER, GRANDEST] / a type of piano [n -S] - See also: piano
Lexicographical Neighbors of Grand
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