grandiose

[ gran-dee-ohs ]

/ ˈgræn diˌoʊs /

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adjective

affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.

more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme.

grand in an imposing or impressive way.

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.

Origin of grandiose

1830–40; <French <Italian grandioso<Latin grandi(s) grand + -ōsus-ose¹

SYNONYMS FOR grandiose

1 pretentious, extravagant, flamboyant, splashy, high-flown.

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2. Grandiose, showy, ostentatious, pretentious all refer to conspicuous outward display, either designed to attract attention or likely to do so. Grandiose and showy are alike in that they may suggest impressiveness that is not objectionable: the grandiose sweep of the arch; a fresh bouquet of showy zinnias. Grandiose, however, most often implies inflation or exaggeration to the point of absurdity: grandiose, impractical plans; a ridiculously grandiose manner. Showy sometimes suggests a meretricious gaudiness or flashiness: a showy taste in dress. Ostentatious, which refers to behavior or manner clearly designed to impress, also has negative connotations: an ostentatious display of wealth; an assumption of superiority too ostentatious to be ignored. Pretentious, like the preceding term, is always derogatory, implying falseness or exaggeration in claims made or implied: natural and straightforward, not pretentious; pretentious language designed to mask the absence of real content.

OTHER WORDS FROM grandiose

gran·di·ose·ly, adverbgran·di·ose·ness, gran·di·os·i·ty

[gran-dee-os-i-tee], /ˌgræn diˈɒs ɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby grandiose

Grand Haven, grandiflora, grandiloquence, grandiloquent, grand inquisitor, grandiose, grandioso, Grand Island, grand jeté, Grand Junction, grand juror

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Example sentences from the Web for grandiose

I suspect he chose the Dred Scott comparison precisely because of its overblown, grandiose nature.
The Right Wing Screams for the Wambulance Over Gay Marriage Ruling|Walter Olson|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Months after his arrest, he was online acting out a grandiose identity.
The U.S. Veteran and Wisconsin Boy Who Went to Fight ISIS in Syria|Jacob Siegel|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It did not feature outsized personalities or grandiose schemes.
Virginia’s Ex-Governor Is a Political Crook For Our Times|Ben Jacobs|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Songs about grandiose generalities are well and good; that's what a lot of pop music consists of.
Remembering Weezer’s ‘The Blue Album,’ A Garage Rock Classic, on Its 20th Anniversary|Andrew Romano|May 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

After the march, the political convoy of picket-signs makes its way to a grandiose fast-food joint for pizza and beer.
Argentina’s Drag & Drop Democracy|Jeff Campagna|March 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Their grandiose courtesy towards him, the toasts drunk in his honor.
For Every Man A Reason|Patrick Wilkins
There is not one line or conception in it on the grand scale, or even the grandiose.
The Art Of The Moving Picture|Vachel Lindsay
He is the result of the grandiose memories of the past playing upon such a temperament as his.
Rome|Mildred Anna Rosalie Tuker
I was infinitely touched by the grandiose reception given me by the French colony.
South America To-day|Georges Clemenceau
The chief characteristic of the writings of these Euphuists was the grandiose way in which they wrote of the simplest things.
Stories That Words Tell Us|Elizabeth O'Neill

British Dictionary definitions for grandiose

grandiose

/ (ˈɡrændɪˌəʊs) /

adjective

pretentiously grand or stately

imposing in conception or execution

Derived forms of grandiose

grandiosely, adverbgrandiosity (ˌɡrændɪˈɒsɪtɪ), noun

Word Origin for grandiose

C19: from French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great; see grand

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	grandiose
释义	grandiose [ gran-dee-ohs ] / ˈgræn diˌoʊs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR grandiose ON THESAURUS.COM adjective affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words. more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown: a grandiose scheme. grand in an imposing or impressive way. 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. Origin of grandiose 1830–40; <French <Italian grandioso<Latin grandi(s) grand + -ōsus-ose¹ SYNONYMS FOR grandiose 1 pretentious, extravagant, flamboyant, splashy, high-flown. SEE SYNONYMS FOR grandiose ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for grandiose 2. Grandiose, showy, ostentatious, pretentious all refer to conspicuous outward display, either designed to attract attention or likely to do so. Grandiose and showy are alike in that they may suggest impressiveness that is not objectionable: the grandiose sweep of the arch; a fresh bouquet of showy zinnias. Grandiose, however, most often implies inflation or exaggeration to the point of absurdity: grandiose, impractical plans; a ridiculously grandiose manner. Showy sometimes suggests a meretricious gaudiness or flashiness: a showy taste in dress. Ostentatious, which refers to behavior or manner clearly designed to impress, also has negative connotations: an ostentatious display of wealth; an assumption of superiority too ostentatious to be ignored. Pretentious, like the preceding term, is always derogatory, implying falseness or exaggeration in claims made or implied: natural and straightforward, not pretentious; pretentious language designed to mask the absence of real content. OTHER WORDS FROM grandiose gran·di·ose·ly, adverbgran·di·ose·ness, gran·di·os·i·ty [gran-dee-os-i-tee], /ˌgræn diˈɒs ɪ ti/, noun Words nearby grandiose Grand Haven, grandiflora, grandiloquence, grandiloquent, grand inquisitor, grandiose, grandioso, Grand Island, grand jeté, Grand Junction, grand juror Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for grandiose I suspect he chose the Dred Scott comparison precisely because of its overblown, grandiose nature. The Right Wing Screams for the Wambulance Over Gay Marriage Ruling\|Walter Olson\|October 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Months after his arrest, he was online acting out a grandiose identity. The U.S. Veteran and Wisconsin Boy Who Went to Fight ISIS in Syria\|Jacob Siegel\|October 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It did not feature outsized personalities or grandiose schemes. Virginia’s Ex-Governor Is a Political Crook For Our Times\|Ben Jacobs\|September 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Songs about grandiose generalities are well and good; that's what a lot of pop music consists of. Remembering Weezer’s ‘The Blue Album,’ A Garage Rock Classic, on Its 20th Anniversary\|Andrew Romano\|May 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST After the march, the political convoy of picket-signs makes its way to a grandiose fast-food joint for pizza and beer. Argentina’s Drag & Drop Democracy\|Jeff Campagna\|March 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Their grandiose courtesy towards him, the toasts drunk in his honor. For Every Man A Reason\|Patrick Wilkins There is not one line or conception in it on the grand scale, or even the grandiose. The Art Of The Moving Picture\|Vachel Lindsay He is the result of the grandiose memories of the past playing upon such a temperament as his. Rome\|Mildred Anna Rosalie Tuker I was infinitely touched by the grandiose reception given me by the French colony. South America To-day\|Georges Clemenceau The chief characteristic of the writings of these Euphuists was the grandiose way in which they wrote of the simplest things. Stories That Words Tell Us\|Elizabeth O'Neill British Dictionary definitions for grandiose grandiose / (ˈɡrændɪˌəʊs) / adjective pretentiously grand or stately imposing in conception or execution Derived forms of grandiose grandiosely, adverbgrandiosity (ˌɡrændɪˈɒsɪtɪ), noun Word Origin for grandiose C19: from French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great; see grand Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to grandiose Words Bookworms Mispronounce Because We Read Them FirstBooks teach us new words, but we're left to our own devices when it comes to pronunciation. Sometimes, we use phonic clues and do ourselves proud, but then there are the other times . . . when we're completely at a loss. Take a look at some of the words butchered by Dictionary.com fans who admit they learned them while reading. READ MORE Words related to grandiose splashy, flamboyant, bombastic, noble, imposing, magnificent, pretentious, monumental, showy, ambitious, grand, pompous, lofty, affected, august, cosmic, egotistic, fustian, high-flown, impressive
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