grandiose

gran·di·ose

adjective \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

See Synonym Discussion at grand

Rhymes with GRANDIOSE

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

gran·di·ose

adjective \ˈgran-dē-ˌōs, ˌgran-dē-ˈ\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GRANDIOSE

: characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration <a paranoid patient with grandiose delusions>

—gran·di·ose·ly adverb

—gran·di·os·i·ty \ˌgran-dē-ˈäs-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; gran·di·os·i·ties