grandiosely

gran·di·ose

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gran-dee-ohs]
- /ˈgræn diˌoʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gran-dee-ohs]
- /ˈgræn diˌoʊs/

Definitions of grandiosely word

adjective grandiosely affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words. 1
adjective grandiosely more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme. 1
adjective grandiosely grand in an imposing or impressive way. 1
adjective grandiosely 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 grandiosely In a grandiose manner. 1

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Origin of grandiosely

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 Grandiosely

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grandiosely 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for grandiosely

adverb grandiosely

pontifical — of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal.
pompously — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.

All 2 Synonyms of grandiosely