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Word

grandest

Phoneticsgrand·est

US/ˈɡɹændəst/

UK/ɡɹˈændəst/

Definition

adj. the most impressive, important, or beautiful of its kind. You use this to describe the highest level of quality or size.

adj. the superlative form of 'grand', indicating the highest degree of impressiveness, scale, or importance.

Examples

“This is the grandest hotel in the city.”

“The architect designed the grandest hall in the palace to host the most important royal ceremonies.”

“While the city has many historic buildings, the cathedral remains the grandest example of Gothic architecture in the entire region, drawing millions of tourists every year.”

Examples

simple

“This is the grandest hotel in the city.”

contextual

“The architect designed the grandest hall in the palace to host the most important royal ceremonies.”

complex

“While the city has many historic buildings, the cathedral remains the grandest example of Gothic architecture in the entire region, drawing millions of tourists every year.”

Real-World Examples

“Even though he lacks experience of playing at one of the sport’s grandest stages, Shelton’s performances en route to the finale speak for themselves.”
Al Jazeera · 12 Sept 2026
“Plus: Fred Sirieix checks into one of Marrakech’s grandest hotels.”
The Guardian · 31 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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