grand
adjective
impressive in size, appearance, or general effect.
grander
-
comparativeof grand.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The nascent Polish state found itself embroiled in localized wars with Germans, Lithuanians and Ukrainians alongside a grander struggle against the Soviets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Advocates for the path say this grander plan would be great, if there were a way to pay for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 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
They lived in houses ten times larger and grander than Mr. Cheyney's and consorted with ladies of elegance and beauty.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
