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单词 grandiose
释义 gran·di·ose
\ˈgrandēˌōs, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ sometimes -ōz\ adjective
Etymology: French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great (from Latin grandis) + -oso -ose — more at grand
1. : impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, grandeur, or majesty
 < forget what more grandiose, noble, or beautiful character properly belongs to religious constructions — Matthew Arnold >
 < the grandiose general scheme, unifying landscape, architecture, mural painting, and sculpture, was a revelation to the public — American Guide Series: Michigan >
2. : characterized by affectation of grandeur, by pretense and pomp or overweeningness, or by absurd exaggeration
 < have always been partial to grandiose ideas about themselves — Irving Howe >
Synonyms: see grand
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