This is the 3512th most frequent German word.
large
The German word "large" is not native; it is an English word used as a loanword or mistaken reference. In German, the equivalent term for "large" is "groß," meaning "big" or "large" in English.
In this sentence, 'groß' is used as an adjective to describe the physical size of the elephant.
Der Elefant ist groß.
The elephant is large.
Here, 'groß' is part of 'Großzügigkeit,' meaning 'generosity,' derived metaphorically to imply greatness in character.
Seine Großzügigkeit beeindruckt alle.
His generosity impresses everyone.
'Großartige' in this context conveys excellence or magnificence, extending the concept of 'large' to greatness in quality.