grand
Translation
grand, magnificent, important, excellent
Examples
The hotel has a grand entrance.
The hotel has a grand entrance.
It was a grand idea.
It was a grand idea.
He has grand plans for the future.
He has grand plans for the future.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) impressive and large or important We stayed in a grand hotel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: magnificent, imposing, splendid; Antonyms: humble, modest
Etymology
From Latin 'grandis' meaning 'big, great'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'grand' piano in a 'grand' hall. The image evokes a sense of scale and magnificence.