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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrand Style
/ɡrænd staɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A manner of expression or presentation that is characterized by grandeur and elegance.
"The artist's grand style captivated audiences with its bold colors and sweeping forms." - 2
A specific aesthetic approach in art or literature that emphasizes dramatic and elaborate elements.
"The novel was written in a grand style, filled with intricate details and sweeping narratives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'grand style' originates from the French 'grand', meaning 'great' or 'large', combined with the English 'style', which has roots in Latin 'stilus', referring to a manner of doing something. The phrase has evolved to denote a distinctive, impressive manner of expression or presentation, particularly in art and literature, since the 18th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grand Style" is said worldwide
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Style grand
Transliteration: stijl grã
"Le style grand de l'artiste a captivé le public."
Großer Stil
Transliteration: großer stil
"Der große Stil des Künstlers beeindruckte die Zuschauer."
Stile grandioso
Transliteration: stile grandioso
"Lo stile grandioso dell'artista ha affascinato il pubblico."
Estilo grandioso
Transliteration: estilo grandioso
"El estilo grandioso del artista cautivó a la audiencia."
Estilo grandioso
Transliteration: estilo grandioso
"O estilo grandioso do artista impressionou o público."
महान शैली
Transliteration: mahaan shaili
"कलाकार की महान शैली ने दर्शकों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
宏伟风格
Transliteration: hóngwěi fēnggé
"艺术家的宏伟风格吸引了观众。"
웅장한 스타일
Transliteration: ungjanghan seutail
"예술가의 웅장한 스타일은 관객을 매료시켰습니다."
壮大なスタイル
Transliteration: sōdaina sutairu
"そのアーティストの壮大なスタイルは観客を魅了しました。"
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