grand
adjective
impressive in size, appearance, or general effect.
grander
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comparativeof grand.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Vienna's heurigers range from a few tables set up in the open air to grander affairs resembling restaurants.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
What stood out most was and is their profound appreciation for a grander inspirational source: the world of Studio Ghibli, brought to life by Hayao Miyazaki.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Some serve as simple repositories for papers and key artifacts from their namesake administration, while others have grander ambitions as museums and cultural destinations.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
In Paris, it’s planning an even grander statement: a vast new flagship incorporating hotel rooms and space to exhibit art from its foundation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
At its height, I had a small farm with nearly nine hundred plants; a garden far grander than the one I had on Robben Island.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
