grandiose
Large and impressive in size, scope or extentLarge and impressive in size, scope or extent.
» Sociopaths have a grandiose sense of self.
Meaning
3 sensesLarge and impressive in size, scope or extent.
грандио́зныйgrandióznyj
Pompous or pretentious.
помпе́зныйpompéznyj
Magnificent or spectacular.
- impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
- affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty
Examples
9 sentencesSociopaths have a grandiose sense of self.
The space hotel had grandiose buffets throughout the whole day.
Every grandiose tweet provokes a chorus of gibes, jeers, and sneers.
Narcissists have a grandiose sense of their own abilities and achievements.
The rotting shanty town was not too distant from the grandiose temples of serpentine.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, from Latin grandis (“great, grand”) (EnglisFrom French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, from Latin grandis (“great, grand”) (English grand). Possibly from grand + -ose, though to be debated. Doublet of grandioso.
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Forms
more grandiose, most grandiose| Comparative | more grandiose Lesson |
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| Superlative | most grandiose Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty:hifalutinhighfalutinhighfalutinghoity-toityla-di-da
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form