grandiose

Meanings

• adjective

  Extravagantly or excessively grand in scale, size, or show; majestic and impressively large.

  - "The grandiose mansion was a symbol of wealth and power."
  - "The grandiose plans for the new city were met with skepticism."
  - "His grandiose gestures were intended to impress the crowd."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grandiose
applause , awe , dawes , mause , paws , razes

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Variants

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grandiose , grandiosely , grandioseness , grandiosenesses , grandiosities , grandiosity

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Etymology

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From Latin grandiosus, from grandis 'big' + osus 'made, done'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grandiose' is often used in psychology to describe delusional beliefs or ideas of grandiosity.

2. The largest known structure in the universe is believed to be the 'Grandiose Prism Nebula' located in the constellation Cygnus.

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Related Concepts

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1. magnificent: Related concept, synonym of grandiose, meaning impressive in size, quality, or beauty.

2. pompous: Related concept, antonym of grandiose, meaning excessively proud and pretentious in manner.

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Culture

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The term 'grandiose' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in descriptions of grand buildings, palaces, and cities. It is often used to convey a sense of majesty and grandeur.

How to Memorize "grandiose"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something big, impressive, and majestic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grand Ideas Require Overflowing Space' to remember the meaning of grandiose.

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