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The definition of grand is very large in size, or important, wonderful, fascinating or noble.

(adjective)

An example of grand used as an adjective is the phrase a "grand tree," which means a very tall tree.
An example of grand used as an adjective is the phrase a "grand accomplishment," which means an accomplishment that is very important and great.

See grand in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

higher in rank, status, or dignity than others having the same title: a grand duke
most important; chief; main; principal: the grand ballroom
imposing because of great size, beauty, and extent; magnificent: grand scenery
handsome and luxurious; characterized by splendor and display: a grand banquet
eminent; distinguished; illustrious
self-important; pretentious; haughty
lofty and dignified, as in style
complete; overall: the grand total
Informal very good; excellent, delightful, admirable, etc.: a general term of approval
Music full; complete: a grand chorus

Origin: ME graunt < OFr grand, grant < L grandis, full-grown, great (replacing magnus in LL & Romance languages), prob. < IE base *gwrendh-, to swell up > Gr brenthos, pride

noun

grand piano
pl. grand☆ Slang a thousand dollars

Related Forms:

grandly adjective
grandness noun

of the generation older (or younger) than: grandmother, grandson

Origin: OFr (see grand), replacing OE ealde-, ME olde-: see old

See grand in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective grand·er, grand·est

Large and impressive in size, scope, or extent; magnificent: The bridge that crosses the bay is a grand structure.
a. Rich and sumptuous: A grand meal was laid before them.
b. Of a solemn, stately, or splendid nature.
a. Dignified or noble in appearance or effect: a grand old face that bespeaks suffering but not defeat.
b. Noble or admirable in conception or intent: a grand purpose.
c. Lofty or sublime in character: a speech delivered in the grand style of the great orators.
Wonderful or very pleasing: had a grand time.
Having higher rank than others of the same category: a grand admiral.
Having more importance than others; principal: the grand ballroom of a hotel.
Of a haughty or pretentious nature.
Including or covering all units or aspects: the grand total.