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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