grandiose

adjective

gran·di·ose ˈgran-dē-ˌōs How to pronounce grandiose (audio)

ˌgran-dē-ˈōs How to pronounce grandiose (audio)

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

They did not believe his grandiose claims.

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

had grandiose plans for the city

grandiosely adverb

grandioseness noun

grandiosity

ˌgran-dē-ˈä-sə-tē How to pronounce grandiose (audio)

noun

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When it comes to bigness, there’s grand and then there’s grandiose. Both words can be used to describe something impressive in size, scope, or effect, but while grand may lend its noun a bit of dignity (i.e., “we had a grand time”), grandiose often implies a whiff of pretension. The difference between a grand plan for the city park and a grandiose one, for example, might be the difference between a tasteful fountain and a garden full of topiaries cut in the shapes of 19th century literary figures. So if you’re choosing between the two, a helpful mnemonic might be that the extra letters in grandiose suggest that one’s ideas, claims, promises, schemes, dreams—you get the idea—are a bit extra.

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web The music is grandiose and thrilling, and sells how big the show wants to be, no matter how big your screen might be.

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 This part of the film is the least sumptuous and grandiose — and the most affecting.

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 When real estate mogul Howard Ruby sold his grandiose Bel Air mansion for $35 million last month, many wondered what would become of the antique furniture and artwork within.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 There was no game or practice scheduled, just a grandiose welcome party for a 21-year-old.

Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022 That said, the Volvo's back seat lacks the grandiose luxury typical of a stretch job.

Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2022 Quesada had just discovered the world of psychedelic baladas that flourished beginning in the late Sixties, when Latin love songs began to sound even more grandiose than usual, bordering on the delirious.

Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022 Meant to be part of grandiose plans to make Kinshasa a glittering capital, the building was constructed in the 1970s as the International Trade Center but soon went into disrepair and sat abandoned and decaying for years.

New York Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Both wars morphed into something more grandiose and utterly unachievable — the transformation of Afghanistan and Iraq into friendly, governable, democratic states.

Michael Krepon, Forbes, 2 May 2022 See More

单词	grandiosity
释义	grandiose adjective gran·di·ose ˈgran-dē-ˌōs ˌgran-dē-ˈōs 1 : characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration They did not believe his grandiose claims. 2 : impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur had grandiose plans for the city grandiosely adverb grandioseness noun grandiosity ˌgran-dē-ˈä-sə-tē noun Did you know? When it comes to bigness, there’s grand and then there’s grandiose. Both words can be used to describe something impressive in size, scope, or effect, but while grand may lend its noun a bit of dignity (i.e., “we had a grand time”), grandiose often implies a whiff of pretension. The difference between a grand plan for the city park and a grandiose one, for example, might be the difference between a tasteful fountain and a garden full of topiaries cut in the shapes of 19th century literary figures. So if you’re choosing between the two, a helpful mnemonic might be that the extra letters in grandiose suggest that one’s ideas, claims, promises, schemes, dreams—you get the idea—are a bit extra. Synonyms august baronial epic gallant glorious grand heroic heroical Homeric imperial imposing magnific magnificent majestic massive monumental noble proud regal royal splendid stately See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was full of grandiose ideas. a grandiose plan to upgrade the entire interstate highway system in 10 years Recent Examples on the Web The music is grandiose and thrilling, and sells how big the show wants to be, no matter how big your screen might be. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 This part of the film is the least sumptuous and grandiose — and the most affecting. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 When real estate mogul Howard Ruby sold his grandiose Bel Air mansion for $35 million last month, many wondered what would become of the antique furniture and artwork within. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 There was no game or practice scheduled, just a grandiose welcome party for a 21-year-old. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022 That said, the Volvo's back seat lacks the grandiose luxury typical of a stretch job. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2022 Quesada had just discovered the world of psychedelic baladas that flourished beginning in the late Sixties, when Latin love songs began to sound even more grandiose than usual, bordering on the delirious. Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022 Meant to be part of grandiose plans to make Kinshasa a glittering capital, the building was constructed in the 1970s as the International Trade Center but soon went into disrepair and sat abandoned and decaying for years. New York Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Both wars morphed into something more grandiose and utterly unachievable — the transformation of Afghanistan and Iraq into friendly, governable, democratic states. Michael Krepon, Forbes, 2 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great, from Latin grandis First Known Use 1818, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition grandiose adjective gran·di·ose ˈgran-dē-ˌōs : overly grand or exaggerated He would … fire his warriors with grandiose schemes and wild ideas. Brian Jacques, Redwall Medical Definition grandiose adjective gran·di·ose ˈgran-dē-ˌōs ˌgran-dē-ˈ : characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration a paranoid patient with grandiose delusions grandiosity noun as in affectation the quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case I'd rather be thought of as a person with simple integrity, not a person given to grandiosity and exaggeration Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance affectation arrogance pretension pretense vanity disdain superiority pride inflation pretentiousness affectedness confidence imperiousness egotism smugness pompousness pretence vainglory boastfulness haughtiness superciliousness complacency presumptuousness hauteur vainness self-importance snobbery conceit snobbishness aggressiveness audaciousness self-glorification self-aggrandizement grandiloquence braggadocio flamboyance boldness assertiveness self-satisfaction gaudiness lordliness ostentatiousness self-conceit presumption cockiness ostentation bumptiousness vaingloriousness self-assertion garishness cheekiness self-assurance impudence rudeness forwardness showiness sureness insolence self-confidence flashiness glitz brassiness self-assumption mummery self-consequence show Antonyms & Near Antonyms humility humbleness modesty diffidence timidity demureness lowliness meekness sincerity down-to-earthness shyness bashfulness naturalness See More
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