Grandly: meaning, definitions and examples
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grandly
[ ˈɡrandli ]
in a majestic or impressive manner
In a grand or grandiose manner; with greatness or splendor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spoke grandly about his achievements.
- The orchestra played grandly, filling the concert hall with their music.
in a showy or ostentatious manner
In a showy or pretentious manner; with a display of wealth or extravagance.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.
See also: grand, grandad, granddad, grandeur, grandfather, grandiose, grandma, grandmother, grandpa, grandparent.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,591, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23588 ecclesiastic
- 23589 sleeved
- 23590 mystified
- 23591 grandly
- 23592 marvelled
- 23593 expounding
- 23594 fattened
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