| 1. great
1) of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons) 1a1. in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects 1a 1) mass and weight: great 1a 2) compass and extent: large, spacious 1a 3) measure and height: long 1a 4) stature and age: great, old 2) of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant 3) of age: the elder 4) used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong 2. predicated of rank, as belonging to 1) persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power 2) things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance 3) a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent 3. splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately 4. great things 1) of God's preeminent blessings 2) of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God |