English Explanatory Dictionary

blandiose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Simultaneously dull and overblown; striving to be impressive, but turning out bland or unoriginal.

Word forms

blandiose more blandiose most blandiose

Etymology

Blend of bland + grandiose.

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