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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 means larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or great. Learn how to use this adjective with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     GRANDIOSE meaning: 1. larger and containing more detail than...

   • Znaczenie Grandiose, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     GRANDIOSE definicja: 1. larger and containing more detail...

   • Grandiose: French Translation

     grandiose translate: grandiose. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Grandiose: Indonesian Translation

     grandiose translate: hebat. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Grandiose in Malay

     grandiose translate: terlalu hebat. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     GRANDIOSE translate: 誇大的，不切實際的；華而不實的. Learn more in the...

   • Simplified

     GRANDIOSE translate: 夸大的，不切实际的；华而不实的. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › grandioseGrandiose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Grandiose means large and impressive, but often with a hint of pretension or exaggeration. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and medical usage of this adjective from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

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   Grandiose means very large or wonderful, or intended to seem great and important. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.

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

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   adjective. affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words. Synonyms: extravagant, high-flown, splashy, flamboyant, affected, pretentious. more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme. grand in an imposing or impressive way.

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

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   Grandiose means bigger or more elaborate than necessary, or having an exaggerated belief in one's importance. Learn more about its word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.

8. 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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › grandioseGrandiose - definition of grandiose by The Free Dictionary

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   Grandiose means impressive or grand in a way that is excessive, affected, or absurd. Find the origin, usage, and examples of grandiose and its synonyms in this online dictionary.