Adjective

(en adjective)

Resulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; prosperous; fortunate; happy

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Adjective

(er)

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal.

a grand mountain

a grand army

a grand mistake

Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things).

a grand monarch

a grand view

a grand conception

Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.

a grand lodge

a grand vizier

a grand piano

Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent -- generally used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild, etc.

(Ireland, Northern England) fine; lovely