grand
adjective
[ ɡrand ]
• magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
• "a grand country house"
Similar:
magnificent,
imposing,
impressive,
awe-inspiring,
splendid,
resplendent,
superb,
striking,
monumental,
majestic,
glorious,
palatial,
stately,
large,
luxurious,
sumptuous,
lavish,
opulent,
princely,
fit for a king,
upmarket,
upscale,
fancy,
posh,
plush,
classy,
swanky,
swish,
• denoting the largest or most important item of its kind.
• "the grand entrance"
• very good or enjoyable; excellent.
• "we had a grand day"
Similar:
excellent,
very good,
marvellous,
splendid,
first-class,
first-rate,
wonderful,
brilliant,
outstanding,
sterling,
of the first water,
fine,
admirable,
commendable,
creditable,
superb,
terrific,
great,
super,
top-notch,
A1,
fab,
ace,
tip-top,
out of this world,
wicked,
smashing,
brill,
top-hole,
champion,
magic,
bosting,
bully,
beaut,
wizard,
applaudable,
• (in names of family relationships) denoting one generation removed in ascent or descent.
• "a grand-niece"
grand
noun
• a thousand dollars or pounds.
• "he gets thirty-five grand a year"
Similar:
thousand pounds/dollars,
thou,
K,
G,
gee,
• a grand piano.
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French grant, grand, from Latin grandis ‘full-grown, big, great’. The original uses were to denote family relationships (grand (sense 4 of the adjective), following Old French usage) and as a title ( the Grand, translating Old French le Grand ); hence the senses ‘of the highest rank’, ‘of great importance’.
