What does grandiose mean?
Grandiose means Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent..
Grandiose
/ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ · adjective
Meaning
Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent..
Definitions by Sense
- Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.
- Pompous or pretentious.
- Magnificent or spectacular.
Example Sentences
Independence does not need to be a grandiose process of disconnection and severing ties.
There is a station here, of course, opened as Didcot in June 1844 and renamed as the more grandiose-sounding Didcot Parkway in July 1985.
Synonyms for grandiose
Antonyms for grandiose
Related Words
Word Forms
- more grandiose
- most grandiose
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for grandiose?
Common synonyms include pretentious, impressive, highfalutin, hoity-toity.
What is the opposite of grandiose?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use grandiose in a sentence?
Independence does not need to be a grandiose process of disconnection and severing ties.
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