grandiose

gran·di·ose

adj \ˈgran-dē-ˌōs, ˌgran-dē-ˈ\

Definition of GRANDIOSE

1

: characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration

2

: impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur

— gran·di·ose·ly adverb

— gran·di·ose·ness noun

— gran·di·os·i·ty \ˌgran-dē-ˈä-sə-tē\ noun

Examples of GRANDIOSE

1. He was full of grandiose ideas.
2. <a grandiose plan to upgrade the entire interstate highway system in 10 years>

Origin of GRANDIOSE

French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great, from Latin grandis

First Known Use: 1838

Related to GRANDIOSE

Synonyms: august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately

Antonyms: humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Related Words: colossal, monstrous, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous; kingly, lordly, princely, queenly; awesome, awful, cosmic (also cosmical), sublime, wondrous; formidable, impressive, prepossessing, redoubtable; apocalyptic (also apocalyptical), inflated, operatic, overblown, pompous; marvelous (or marvellous), superb, terrific, wonderful; extravagant, lavish, luxurious, opulent, palatial, palatine, sumptuous; gorgeous, resplendent, splendiferous; extraordinary, killer, remarkable, sensational, striking; celestial, divine, heavenly

Near Antonyms: lowly, modest, unprepossessing; average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate; abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid; insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

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Rhymes with GRANDIOSE

adios, adipose, bellicose, calvados, cellulose, comatose, diagnose, granulose, Helios, lachrymose, megadose, otiose, overdose, racemose, Shabuoth, tuberose, varicose, ventricose