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Word

grander

US/ˈɡɹændɝ/

UK/ɡɹˈændɐ/

Definition

adj. more impressive, beautiful, or large than before. You use this to describe something that has grown in size or importance.

adj. more impressive, beautiful, or extensive in scale than a previous state. The comparative form of 'grand'.

Examples

“The new hotel is much grander than the old one.”

“After the renovations, the library felt much grander and more welcoming to the public.”

“The architect's latest design is significantly grander than his previous projects, featuring a massive central dome and intricate gold leaf detailing.”

Examples

simple

“The new hotel is much grander than the old one.”

contextual

“After the renovations, the library felt much grander and more welcoming to the public.”

complex

“The architect's latest design is significantly grander than his previous projects, featuring a massive central dome and intricate gold leaf detailing.”

Real-World Examples

“In fact, there is nowhere in Canada grander to hold a government meeting than where these people flying in there today are holding it.”
Toronto Sun · 9 Sept 2026

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