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grandiose

Main Entry:: gran·di·ose
Pronunciation:: \ˈgran-dē-ˌōs, ˌgran-dē-ˈ\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great, from Latin grandis
Date:: 1838

1 : characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration 2 : impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur

synonyms see grand

— gran·di·ose·ly adverb

— gran·di·ose·ness noun

— gran·di·os·i·ty

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\ˌgran-dē-ˈä-sə-tē\ noun

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