盛大(せいだい)

せいだい
na-adjective
grand, magnificent
1. grand, magnificent, lavish
Describes events, ceremonies, or celebrations that are carried out on a large and impressive scale.
盛大(せいだい)な拍手(はくしゅ)が起(お)きた。
A grand round of applause erupted.
結婚式(けっこんしき)は盛大(せいだい)に行(おこな)われた。
The wedding was held in grand fashion.
会社(かいしゃ)の創立(そうりつ)50周年(しゅうねん)を記念(きねん)して盛大(せいだい)なパーティーが開(ひら)かれた。
A grand party was held to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.

USAGE:
Used as a na-adjective modifier (盛大(せいだい)な) or adverbially (盛大(せいだい)に). Typically describes events, ceremonies, and celebrations rather than physical objects. Often collocates with verbs like 行(おこな)う (to hold) and 開(ひら)く (to open/hold).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 盛大(せいだい)な拍手(はくしゅ): thunderous applause
  • 盛大(せいだい)に祝(いわ)う: to celebrate grandly
  • 盛大(せいだい)なパーティー: a lavish party
  • 盛大(せいだい)に行(おこな)う: to carry out on a grand scale

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 豪華(ごうか): luxurious, gorgeous (emphasizes extravagance)
  • 壮大(そうだい): grand, magnificent (emphasizes scale/scope, often for plans or scenery)
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