grandiose

One entry found for grandiose.

Main Entry: gran·di·ose
Pronunciation: 'gran-dE-"Os, "gran-dE-'
Function: adjective
Etymology: French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great, from Latin grandis
1 : characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
2 : impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur
synonym see GRAND
- gran·di·ose·ly adverb
- gran·di·ose·ness noun
- gran·di·os·i·ty /"gran-dE-'ä-s&-tE/ noun