1) great

a) of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)

1) in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects

a) mass and weight: great

b) compass and extent: large, spacious

c) measure and height: long

d) stature and age: great, old

b) of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant

c) of age: the elder

d) 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

a) persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power

b) things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance

c) a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent

3) splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately

4) great things

a) of God's preeminent blessings

b) of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God