Grand Definition
grand
adjective
- of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
- of or befitting a lord; "heir to a lordly fortune"; "of august lineage"
- rich and superior in quality; "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"
- extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement"
- of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"
- large and impressive in physical size or extent; "the bridge is a grand structure"
- the most important and magnificent in adornment; "grand ballroom"; "grand staircase"
- used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"
noun
- the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
- a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
"Grand" in song lyrics
See how grand is used in real songs:
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"Quik gotta beat that'll cost a hundred grand"
2nd II None f/ AMG, DJ Quik — Up in Da Club -
"It's a G in the P city makin' a grand"
500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets -
"You can't spit, like you lost just a life or grand"
504 Boyz f/ Curren$y — Everywhere I Go
Words that rhyme with grand
Usage tips for "grand"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grand" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grand to find words that pair well.