adjective
1.
large and impressive in size, scope, extent, or conception
the platform provided a grand view of the canyon
Synonyms: august, baronial, grandiose, imposing, lordly, magnific, magnificent, majestic, noble, princely, royal, stately; compare huge
Related Word: monumental, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous; towering; gorgeous, splendid, sublime, superb
Contrasted words: measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial
2.
marked by great magnificence, display, and usually ceremony or formality
delighted to attend the grand presidential fete
Synonyms: gorgeous, impressive, lavish, luxurious, splendid, sumptuous
Related Word: magnificent, majestic; flashy, garish, gaudy, ornate, ostentatious, showy
Contrasted words: crude, meretricious, obtrusive, vulgar; flimsy, tawdry
3.
noble in character or spirit
a grand outlook on life
Synonyms: elevated, exalted, lofty, sublime, superb
Related Word: magnificent, splendid
Contrasted words: average, common, commonplace, ordinary; base, lowly, mean, poor