grandis (with reference to thoughts and their expression; sublime, of poets, orators, etc., and their works): magnificus (elevated, lofty, etc., of style; and of things prepared on a magnificent scale, villae, apparatus). (The words are found in this connection and order.) magnificus atque praeclarus (e.g., dicendi genus): magnificus et sumtuosus (on a grand scale, and at a great expense; e.g., funera): amplus et grandis (e.g. orator): excelsus (elevated, with reference to character): admiratione dignus et magni ingenii (deserving admiration, and proving the existence of great ability in the author).