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   grandiose

   /ˈɡrandɪəʊs/

   adjective

   • 1. impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so: "the court's grandiose facade" Similar magnificentimpressivegrandimposingawe-inspiringsplendidresplendentsuperbstrikingmonumentalmajesticgloriouselaboratepalatialstatelylargeluxuriouslavishopulentinformal:plushclassyswankyflashyflashOpposite unimpressivehumble
   • ▪ conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale: "grandiose plans to reform the world" Similar ambitiousboldepicbigoverambitiousostentatiousshowyextravaganthigh-flownhigh-soundingflamboyantinformal:over the topOTTOpposite modesthumble

   Word Origin early 19th century: from French, via Italian from Spanish grandioso, from grande ‘grand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. grandiosely adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRANDIOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRANDIOSE definition: 1. larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or great: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GRANDIOSE is characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration. How to use grandiose in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Grandiose.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRANDIOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GRANDIOSE meaning: 1. larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or great: 2…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › grandioseGRANDIOSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Grandiose definition: affectedly grand or important; pompous. See examples of GRANDIOSE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › grandioseGrandiose - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of grandiose. adjective. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval. synonyms: impressive. making a strong or vivid impression. adjective. affectedly genteel. synonyms: hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, la-di-da. pretentious.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRANDIOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   having an exaggerated belief in one's importance, sometimes reaching delusional proportions, and occurring as a common symptom of mental illnesses, as manic disorder. SYNONYMS 1. pretentious, extravagant, flamboyant, splashy, high-flown. 2.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of grandiose – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   GRANDIOSE definition: large or detailed and made to appear important, often in an unnecessary and annoying way: . Learn more.