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- [gran-dee-ohs]
- /ˈgræn diˌoʊs/
- /grændɪˈɔsɪtɪ/
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- [gran-dee-ohs]
- /ˈgræn diˌoʊs/
Definitions of grandiosity word
- adjective grandiosity affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words. 1
- adjective grandiosity more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme. 1
- adjective grandiosity grand in an imposing or impressive way. 1
- adjective grandiosity 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 grandiosity The state of being grandiose (pompous or pretentious). 1
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Origin of grandiosity
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 Grandiosity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grandiosity 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.
grandiosity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grandiosity
noun grandiosity
- magnificence — the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity: the magnificence of snow-covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements.
- grandeur — the quality or state of being impressive or awesome: the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
- renown — widespread and high repute; fame.
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- kudos — plural of kudo.
Antonyms for grandiosity
noun grandiosity
- lowliness — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- debasement — Debasement is the action of reducing the value or quality of something.
- denunciation — Denunciation of someone or something is severe public criticism of them.
- humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
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