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Definition of Grandiose
1. Adjective. Impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval.
Similar to: Impressive
2. Adjective. Affectedly genteel.
Exact synonyms: Hifalutin, Highfalutin, Highfaluting, Hoity-toity, La-di-da
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Grandiosity
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Grandiosity
Definition of Grandiose
1. a. Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid; striking; -- in a good sense.
Definition of Grandiose
1. Adjective. large and impressive, in size, scope or extent ¹
2. Adjective. pompous or pretentious ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Grandiose
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Grandiose
1. Pertaining to feelings of great importance, expansiveness, or delusions of grandeur. Origin: It. Grandioso, fr. L. Grandis, large (05 Mar 2000)
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