GRANDIOSE


Meaning of GRANDIOSE in English

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.