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величественный

grand

Meaning of величественный

very large and impressive

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Russian[vʲɪˈlʲit͡ɕɪstvʲɪnːɨj]
grand
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величественный with English translation

величественный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The grand building stood at the end of the street.

Величественное здание стояло в конце улицы.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They walked through a grand entrance hall.

Они прошли через величественный входной зал.

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величественный belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

величественныйgrand
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

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What's the difference between величественный / пышный / грандиозный / монументальный

🇷🇺Russian
величественный

grand — very large and impressive

B2Often

The grand building stood at the end of the street.

Величественное здание стояло в конце улицы.

В
🇷🇺Russian
величественный

The closest equivalent: emphasizes impressive size, dignity, and a solemn, beautiful effect.

B2Often

A grand cathedral appeared before us on the hilltop.

Перед нами открылся величественный собор на вершине холма.

П
🇷🇺Russian
пышный

More about rich, ornate, luxurious appearance; sometimes with a hint of excessive decoration.

B2Often

The grand hall was decorated with gold and flowers.

Пышный зал был украшен золотом и цветами.

Г
🇷🇺Russian
грандиозный

Very large in scale, scope, or importance; often used for something impressive and масштабный.

B2Very Often

The company had a grand plan to build a new center.

У компании был грандиозный план по строительству нового центра.

М
🇷🇺Russian
монументальный

Very large, solid, and imposing; often used for buildings, sculptures, or works that make a strong impression.

B2Often

A monumental monument stood in the center of the square.

Монументальный памятник возвышался в центре площади.

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How to pronounce величественный and what this word means

величественный translation: grand. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce величественный

[vʲɪˈlʲit͡ɕɪstvʲɪnːɨj]

величественный translation

grand

величественный examples

The grand building stood at the end of the street.

величественный transcription

[vʲɪˈlʲit͡ɕɪstvʲɪnːɨj]

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величественный meaning: what does it mean?

очень большой, величественный и впечатляющий

величественный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

величественный is pronounced as [vʲɪˈlʲit͡ɕɪstvʲɪnːɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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The grand building stood at the end of the street. Translation: Величественное здание стояло в конце улицы.

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