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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.

   • 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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   Grandiose means affectedly grand or important, pompous, or having an exaggerated belief in one's importance. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

7. 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.

8. 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 the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage of grandiose with Collins English Dictionary.

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

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   Grandiose means large or detailed and made to appear important, often in an unnecessary and annoying way. See examples, synonyms and translations of grandiose in different languages.