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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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After a grand offseason experiment in which they rebuilt the entire roster essentially overnight, the Wolverines beat the UConn Huskies, 69-63, to win the national title.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A year ago, McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to become the sixth man to complete a career grand slam, winning all four major championships.

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

The grand jury, in fact, had declined to indict Perkins.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The wind makes its grand return, blowing through the forest and shaking the sharp branches.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer