Grandly: meaning, definitions and examples

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grandly

[ ˈɡrandli ]

^{Context #1}

in a majestic or impressive manner

In a grand or grandiose manner; with greatness or splendor.

Synonyms

impressively, majestically

Examples of usage

He spoke grandly about his achievements.
The orchestra played grandly, filling the concert hall with their music.

^{Context #2}

in a showy or ostentatious manner

In a showy or pretentious manner; with a display of wealth or extravagance.

Synonyms

ostentatiously, showily

Examples of usage

She grandly announced her arrival at the party.
The mansion was grandly decorated for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "grandly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grandiosamente

🇮🇳 भव्यता से

🇩🇪 großartig

🇮🇩 dengan megah

🇺🇦 велично

🇵🇱 wielkodusznie

🇯🇵 壮大に

🇫🇷 grandement

🇪🇸 grandiosamente

🇹🇷 büyük bir şekilde

🇰🇷 웅장하게

🇸🇦 بفخامة

🇨🇿 velkolepě

🇸🇰 veľkolepo

🇨🇳 宏大地

🇸🇮 veličastno

🇮🇸 stórfenglega

🇰🇿 үлкендікпен

🇬🇪 დიდებულად

🇦🇿 böyük bir şəkildə

🇲🇽 grandiosamente

Word origin

The word 'grandly' originates from the Middle French word 'grand', meaning 'large, great'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe actions or behaviors done in a magnificent or impressive manner.