grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect; magnificent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impressive in size, appearance, or general effect; magnificent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrænd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's grand entrance at the family reunion involved a mariachi band
- He made grand promises but couldn't even remember where he put his keys
- The grand canyon offers breathtaking views
grand
ADJECTIVE[/ɡrænd/]
impressive in size, appearance, or general effect; magnificent
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡrænd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡrænd/
🌳Etymology
Rootgrand
🎵Rhyme
handlandstandband
hand
land
stand
band
🔗Collocations
grand piano
grand opening
grand slam
grand total
grand jury
grand finale
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's grand entrance at the family reunion involved a mariachi band”
😄 Fun example
“He made grand promises but couldn't even remember where he put his keys”
“The grand canyon offers breathtaking views”
“She won the grand prize in the lottery”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
magnificentimpressivemajesticsplendidgrandiose
Antonyms
modesthumblesmall
Related
grandeurgrandlygrandiosegreatness
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