Grand slam
n.joyful, capableplayful
What it means
A complete or spectacular success that secures every major part of an objective.
Reach for it when celebrating a sweeping result where multiple wins genuinely combine
The neighborhood project scored a grand slam by adding shade, seating, access, and play space.
Choose between these
7- playful
large popular or commercial success is central
not when Blockbuster does not require success across every target.
- playful
clean sweep
every contest or category is won
not when Clean sweep is about total coverage and may lack one spectacular decisive act.
- playful
American sports metaphor suits one highly successful move
not when Home run is one hit and lacks grand slam's multiplied result.
- everyday
sweep
one side wins every event or category
not when Sweep can sound routine and is less emphatic than grand slam.
- warm
a major success deserves dignified celebration
not when Triumph can result from one achievement rather than several combined wins.
- professional
runaway success
performance clearly exceeds expectations
not when Runaway success may dominate one measure while missing others.
- literary
tour de force
masterful skill creates an impressive work or performance
not when Tour de force praises execution, not necessarily a complete set of wins.
Said against
3- defeat
- flop
- washout
It naturally appears in
3- career grand slam
The athlete completed a career grand slam across four different seasons.
- grand slam success
The launch was a grand slam success on access, cost, speed, and reliability.
- achieve a grand slam
The coalition could achieve a grand slam only by winning every district.
Usage notes
Grand slam has precise meanings in baseball, card games, tennis, golf, and other sports. Verify the domain before using it literally.