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grandiose

gran·di·ose
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gran-dee-ohs]
    • /ˈgræn diˌoʊs/
    • /ˈɡræn.di.əʊs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gran-dee-ohs]
    • /ˈgræn diˌoʊs/

Definitions of grandiose word

  • adjective grandiose affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words. 1
  • adjective grandiose more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme. 1
  • adjective grandiose grand in an imposing or impressive way. 1
  • adjective grandiose Psychiatry. having an exaggerated belief in one's importance, sometimes reaching delusional proportions, and occurring as a common symptom of mental illnesses, as manic disorder. 1
  • noun grandiose Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so. 1
  • adjective grandiose pompous, excessively grand 1

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Origin of grandiose

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French < Italian grandioso < Latin grandi(s) grand + -ōsus -ose1

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Parts of speech for Grandiose

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

grandiose popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for grandiose

adj grandiose

  • splashy — making a splash or splashes.
  • flamboyant — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
  • bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
  • noble — distinguished by rank or title.
  • imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.

adjective grandiose

  • extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
  • high-flying — moving upward to or along at a considerable height: highflying planes.
  • theatrical — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
  • egotistic — Egotistical.
  • lavish — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.

Antonyms for grandiose

adj grandiose

  • restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
  • trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • unassuming — modest; unpretentious.

adjective grandiose

  • simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.

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