Grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity The adjective grand can be used in many different ways Magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.
Grand Canyon hikers evacuated amid fire, gas leak: photos
Important and large in degree
Impressive and large or important
Used in the name of a… Impressive in size, appearance, or general effect In front of an audience her manner is grand and regal Grand ideas for bettering the political situation
Both grand and magnificent apply to what is physically or aesthetically impressive Grand implies dignity, sweep, or eminence A grand hotel lobby with marble floors Magnificent suggests splendor, sumptuousness, and grandeur
Grand plans or actions are intended to achieve important results
Hamilton revealed his grand design for the economic future of the united states People who are grand think they are important or socially superior He is grander and even richer than the prince of wales. Of a haughty or pretentious nature.
Grand (comparative grander or more grand, superlative grandest or most grand) of a large size or extent His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand In the mean time, cluffe had arrived. A grand and regal manner
Highly ambitious or idealistic, often with unreal hopes of achieving success or anything important
Comprehensive:[before a noun] the grand total We had a grand time. Something that's grand is large and impressive A fancy, catered birthday party with a guest list of hundreds could be described as grand
