A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
(music) The main division in a pipe organ, usually the loudest division.
(in combinations such as "two-greats", "three-greats" etc.) An instance of the word "great" signifying an additional generation in phrases expressing family relationships.
(augmentative) A word that can describe something as large, senior, intense, extreme, exceptional, important, very good, or intensifying.
(qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]
Extreme or more than usual.
Of significant importance or consequence; important.
(applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.
Impressive or striking.
Much in use; favoured.
(applied to persons) Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.
(often followed by 'at') Skilful or adroit.
(informal) Very well (in a very satisfactory manner).
Expression of gladness and content about something.
sarcastic inversion thereof.