grand

Large and impressive, often suggesting wealth or importance.

• They live in a grand house.
• A grand staircase leads to the hall.
• The wedding was grander than we expected.

Similar words: impressive, magnificent, splendid

Opposites: modest

Common phrases: grand house, grand entrance, grand staircase

Especially great in size, strength, quality, or importance.

• They have grand ambitions for the school.
• It was one of the grandest achievements of her career.
• His grand vision inspired the whole team.

Similar words: great, outstanding, exceptional

Common phrases: grand ambition, grand vision, grand achievement

Higher in rank or importance than others with a similar name or title.

• The grand duke welcomed the visitors.
• Representatives from local lodges met at the grand lodge.
• They elected a new grand master of the order.

Common phrases: grand duke, grand master, grand lodge

A thousand pounds, dollars, or other units of money.

• The bike cost a grand.
• She paid five grand for the car.
• Can you lend me two grand?

Similar words: thousand

Common phrases: five grand, a grand, ten grand