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- [grand]
- /grænd/
- /ˈɡrænd.li/
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- [grand]
- /grænd/
Definitions of grandly word
- adjective grandly impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery. 1
- adjective grandly stately, majestic, or dignified: In front of an audience her manner is grand and regal. 1
- adjective grandly highly ambitious or idealistic: grand ideas for bettering the political situation. 1
- adjective grandly magnificent or splendid: a grand palace. 1
- adjective grandly noble or revered: a grand old man. 1
- adjective grandly highest, or very high, in rank or official dignity: a grand potentate. 1
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Origin of grandly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; 1920-25 for def 14; Middle English gra(u)nd, gra(u)nt < Old French grant, grand < Latin grand- (stem of grandis) great, large full-grown
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Parts of speech for Grandly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grandly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
grandly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grandly
adv grandly
- wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- majestically — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
- regally — of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power.
- sumptuously — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
adverb grandly
- magnificently — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- splendidly — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- luxuriously — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
- impressively — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- imposingly — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
Antonyms for grandly
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