grand

(grănd)

1. Large and impressive in size, scope, or extent; magnificent: The bridge that crosses the bay is a grand structure.
2. a. Rich and sumptuous: A grand meal was laid before them.
   b. Of a solemn, stately, or splendid nature.
3. 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.
4. Wonderful or very pleasing: had a grand time.
5. Having higher rank than others of the same category: a grand admiral.
6. Having more importance than others; principal: the grand ballroom of a hotel.
7. Of a haughty or pretentious nature.
8. Including or covering all units or aspects: the grand total.

1. A grand piano.
2. pl. grand grand Slang A thousand dollars: sold the car for six grand.

Related Forms:

• grandˈly adverb

• grandˈness noun