Superlative for magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style
“In a garden glade before a grand fountain, the elegant woman in her lustrous white gown dances.”
Superlative for large in size or stature
“She moved quickly into the next room, traversing a large open space until she stood before a grand staircase.”
Superlative for very fine in quality
“We decided to splurge on a suite at the grand hotel.”
Superlative for superseding others in importance or status
“The grand master of crime fiction gallops once again into the winner's circle with his extraordinary new novel.”
Superlative for large, ambitious, or impressive in scope or scale
“An ambitious artist, his works were typically on a grand scale involving the use of vibrant colors and deft brushwork.”
Superlative for very good or enjoyable
“People were making money in the stock market and having a grand time of it.”
Superlative for with all parts included
“This tiny mishap is of little consequence in the grand scheme of things.”
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