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grandioseimpressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrændiˌoʊs/

Korean meaning: 웅장하고 거창한, 과시적인

Korean pronunciation: **그랜**디오스

Example Sentences

  • His grandiose plan to build a golden toilet for his pet hamster was quickly rejected by his wife
  • The CEO's grandiose speech about revolutionizing the industry fell flat when the product failed spectacularly
  • She dismissed his grandiose promises as mere hot air

grandiose

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɡrændiˌoʊs//

impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so

grandiose concept
💡 Concept

a pompous mansion owner spreads his arms wide while showing off his enormous golden staircase to a visiting friend. He gestures dramatically at the oversized marble statues and massive oil paintings covering every wall. The overwhelming display of wealth fills every inch of the opulent space with unnecessary luxury. Golden fixtures, velvet drapes, and ornate decorations compete for attention in the excessive interior. The visiting friend looks uncomfortable and overwhelmed by the pretentious show of riches. A butler in the background rolls his eyes at his employer's boastful behavior. an impressive and imposing display that is especially pretentiously excessive

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡrændiˌoʊs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrændiˌəʊs/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrand
Suffix--iose

Origin

From French grandiose (17th century), derived from Latin grandis meaning 'great' or 'large'. Originally had a positive meaning of 'grand and magnificent,' but over time developed negative connotations of being 'excessively showy' or 'pretentious.'

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🎵Rhyme

verbosemoroseimpose
verbose
morose
impose

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His grandiose plan to build a golden toilet for his pet hamster was quickly rejected by his wife

The CEO's grandiose speech about revolutionizing the industry fell flat when the product failed spectacularly

She dismissed his grandiose promises as mere hot air

😄 Fun example

The grandiose mansion had 50 rooms but only one working toilet

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

pompousostentatiouspretentiousflamboyantextravagant

Antonyms

modesthumblesimple

Related

magnificentmajesticelaborategrandiosity