General "great":
* சிறந்த (sirantha): This is the most common and versatile word for "great" in Tamil.
* மிகச் சிறந்த (mikac sirantha): This translates to "very good" or "excellent" and conveys a stronger sense of "great."
* பெரிய (periya): This literally means "big" but can also be used to express "great" in some contexts, like "great person."
Other ways to say "great":
* அருமை (arumai): This translates to "wonderful" or "excellent."
* அற்புதம் (arputham): This means "amazing" or "marvelous."
* சிறப்பு (sirap pu): This means "special" or "outstanding."
Examples:
* இது ஒரு சிறந்த புத்தகம். (ithu oru sirantha puthakam): This is a great book.
* அவர் மிகச் சிறந்த நடிகர். (avar mikac sirantha natigar): He is a great actor.
* இது ஒரு அருமை படம். (ithu oru arumai patam): This is a wonderful movie.
The best word to use depends on the specific situation and the nuance you want to convey.