grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity. magnificent implies an impressive …

We invite guests to join us as we illuminate the night sky above our beautiful colonial capital. In the 18th century, illuminations — the firing of guns and lighting of fireworks — celebrated major events such …

Nov 20, 2025 · Experience the magic of Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg. Enjoy seasonal music and stunning fireworks this December.

December 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2025 Colonial Williamsburg invites guests to join us as we illuminate the night sky above our beautiful colonial capital. In the 18th century, illuminations — the firing of guns …

Grand - comes from Latin grandis, meaning “great,” “large,” or "full-grown." The Greek translation of grandis is mégas, meaning “big” or “great.” Mégas is the source of the combining form mega -. To …

In recent times, in many cities much larger than Williamsburg, such as Richmond, Virginia, multiple skyscrapers and other buildings are decorated with long mostly vertical strings of lights of a common …

GRAND definition: 1. important and large in degree: 2. impressive and large or important: 3. used in the name of a…. Learn more.

Both grand and magnificent apply to what is physically or aesthetically impressive. Grand implies dignity, sweep, or eminence: a grand hotel lobby with marble floors. Magnificent suggests splendor, …

Grand is often used in the names of buildings such as hotels, especially when they are very large. They stayed at The Grand Hotel, Budapest. A grand is a thousand dollars or a thousand pounds. They're …

Nov 21, 2025 · grand (comparative grander or more grand, superlative grandest or most grand) Of a large size or extent; great. His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand. In the …