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Grand

adjective

(compar. grander; superl. grandest)

Of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope. Synonyms: expansive, heroic. "In the grand manner" , "Collecting on a grand scale" , "Heroic undertakings"

Of or befitting a lord. Synonyms: august, lordly. "Of august lineage"

Rich and superior in quality. Synonyms: deluxe, gilded, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous. "Gilded dining rooms"

Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. Synonyms: fantastic, howling, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous. "The film was fantastic!" , "A howling success" , "A marvelous collection of rare books" , "Had a rattling conversation about politics" , "A tremendous achievement"

Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. Synonyms: elevated, exalted, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarefied, rarified, sublime. "Argue in terms of high-flown ideals" , "A noble and lofty concept" , "A grand purpose"

Large and impressive in physical size or extent.

The most important and magnificent in adornment. "Grand staircase"

Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. Synonyms: distinguished, imposing, magisterial. "The monarch's imposing presence" , "She reigned in magisterial beauty"

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