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grandest

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹændəst// UK //ɡɹˈændəst// grand·est

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.


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.

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