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Definitions

grand

[grand] / grænd /
ADJECTIVE
impressive, great
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambitious awe-inspiring dignified glorious grandiose imposing large lofty luxurious magnificent marvelous monumental noble opulent palatial splendid stately sumptuous
STRONG
august dynamite elevated fine rich smashing striking super
WEAK
admirable eminent exalted excellent fab first-class first-rate haughty illustrious majestic ostentatious outstanding pompous pretentious regal something else sublime superb terrific unreal very good
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common humble ignoble insignificant modest ordinary poor small tiny trivial undignified unimportant unimposing unimpressive
WEAK
contemptible inferior low paltry pitiful
ADJECTIVE
most important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignified lofty main noble
STRONG
chief elevated grave head leading principal
WEAK
exalted highest majestic mighty preeminent regal supreme transcendent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
undignified
STRONG
auxiliary inferior minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant
WEAK
bad common contemptible insignificant low paltry pitiful poor unimpressive

Example Sentences

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According to the court filing, the juvenile told the grand jury that Brooks awarded special jobs to kids she favored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He was part of England's Six Nations grand slam-winning squad in 2016 and went on to win the championship twice more in 2017 and 2020.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“With no expense spared, this property boasts luxury quality construction, with grand scale and volume throughout, flooded with fresh air and brilliant Southern California sunlight,” the description stated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The homicide investigation by Horry County police is now under scrutiny by a special prosecutor, and a state grand jury is reviewing evidence of alleged police misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Finally it was time to bid the grand city farewell.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood