List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 177

SYNONYMS: grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, august, grandiose.
These adjectives mean strikingly large in size, scope, or extent.

Both grand and magnificent apply to what is physically or aesthetically impressive. Grand implies dignity, sweep, or eminence: buildings on a grand scale; a grand coronation ceremony; a performance in the grand manner.
Magnificent suggests splendor, sumptuousness, and grandeur: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent jewels.
Imposing describes what impresses by virtue of its size, bearing, or power: an imposing residence; mountain peaks of imposing height.
Stately refers principally to what is dignified and handsome, as in size or proportions :stately homes; stately columns; a stately oak.
Majestic suggests lofty dignity or nobility: the majestic Alps; a majestic wave of the hand.
August describes what inspires solemn reverence or awe, as because of exalted rank or character: was ushered into the archbishop's august presence.
Grandiose refers to what is marked by imposing largeness (simple but grandiose architecture); it often suggests pretentiousness, affectation, or pompousness (grandiose ideas; a grandiose writing style).