grandiosity

Meanings

• noun

  A quality or attitude of greater importance, magnitude, or sophistication than is necessary or deserved.

  - "His grandiosity was evident in his demands for special treatment."
  - "Despite her success, she struggled with feelings of grandiosity."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grandiosity
rejoices , voices , choices , noises

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Variants

List of all variants of grandiosity that leads to same result
grandiose , grandiosely , grandioseness , grandiosenesses , grandiosities , grandiosity

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Etymology

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From Latin grandiosus, from grandis 'great' + osus 'having'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grandiosity' was first used in English in the late 1500s.

2. Grandiosity is sometimes used as a synonym for 'pompousness' or 'magnificence'.

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Related Concepts

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1. narcissism: Grandiosity is a symptom of narcissistic personality disorder, a mental condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for excessive attention and admiration.

2. hubris: Grandiosity is related to the concept of hubris, or excessive pride and self-confidence, which can lead to negative consequences, such as failure or downfall.

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Culture

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Grandiosity is a common theme in literature, particularly in the works of authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edith Wharton, where it is often used to explore themes of excess and decadence.

How to Memorize "grandiosity"

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   - Imagine a grand mansion, with high ceilings, ornate decorations, and a sense of opulence and grandeur.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GREAT to remember the meaning of grandiosity: Grand, Really Excessive And Unnecessary Treatment.

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