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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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“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

Harper strode towards the centre of the 19th-Century grand hall, buoyed by her travelling Yorkshire faithful.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

We still have grand juries, which repeatedly did their job and tossed out these prosecutions.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

In the grand scheme of things, would that have been so terrible?

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.