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
🌳Etymology
Origin
Grand derives from Latin 'grandis', meaning 'large' or 'great'. The word entered English through Old French 'grant' during the medieval period, initially used to describe nobility and high-ranking individuals before broadening to mean anything of impressive size or significance.
Breakdown
Latin 'grandis' (large, great) → Old French 'grant' → English 'grand'. The root 'grandis' carries the core meaning of physical or social magnitude.
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📝Examples
“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”
“She won the grand prize in the lottery”
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