[grand] adj [MF, large, great, grand, fr. L grandis] (1584) 1 a: having more importance than others: foremost b: having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation "the ~ champion"
2. a: inclusive, comprehensive "the ~ total of all money paid out" b: definitive, incontrovertible "~ example"
3: chief, principal
4: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception "~ design"
5. a: lavish, sumptuous "a ~ celebration" b: marked by a regal form and dignity c: fine or imposing in appearance or impression d: lofty, sublime "writing in the ~ style"
6. a: pretending to social superiority: supercilious b: intended to impress "a person of ~ gestures" 7: very good: wonderful "a ~ time" -- grand.ly adv -- grand.ness n syn grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity "a grand staircase". magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste "magnificent paintings". imposing implies great size and dignity but esp. stresses impressiveness "an imposing edifice". stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement "the stately procession". majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usu. adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur "a majestic waterfall". grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience "grandiose hydroelectric projects" but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration "grandiose schemes".
[2]grand n (1840) 1: grand piano
2. slang: a thousand dollars