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Definitions for: Grandiose [adj] impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
[adj] affectedly genteel
Webster (1913) Definition: Gran"di*ose", a. [F. grandiose, It. grandioso. See
Grand.]
1. Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid;
striking; -- in a good sense.
The tone of the parts was to be perpetually kept
down in order not to impair the grandiose effect of
the whole. --M. Arnold.
The grandiose red tulips which grow wild. --C.
Kingsley.
2. Characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor;
flaunting; turgid; bombastic; -- in a bad sense; as, a
grandiose style.
Synonyms: hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, impressive, la-di-da, pretentious
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