English Explanatory Dictionary

grandiose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.
  2. Pompous or pretentious.
  3. Magnificent or spectacular.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-grandiose.wav

Word forms

grandiose more grandiose most grandiose

Etymology

From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, from Latin grandis (“great, grand”) (English grand). Possibly from grand + -ose, though to be debated. Doublet of grandioso.

Related words

grand grandeur grandiosity grandioso

Derived words

blandiose grandiosely grandioseness ungrandiose
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