grand vs modest

grand

adj
  • Of a large size or extent; great. 

  • Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent (see grand-). 

  • Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name. 

  • Fine; lovely. 

  • Containing all the parts proper to a given form of composition. 

  • Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent. 

noun
  • A grand piano 

  • A grandparent or grandchild. 

  • A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.) 

modest

adj
  • Small, moderate in size. 

  • Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others. 

  • Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble. 

  • Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety. 

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