grandiose
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for grandiose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely ambitious or impressive in scale.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Extremely ambitious or impressive in scale.
“He unveiled a grandiose plan to redevelop the entire waterfront.”
2. adj
Pompous or overblown, more showy than genuinely impressive.
“Critics mocked the grandiose title sequence as pretentious.”
Opposites
How to use grandiose
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grandiose plan
grandiose scheme
grandiose vision
Etymology
From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, ultimately from Latin grandis, "great."
Full origin of grandiose →Frequently asked questions
What does “grandiose” mean?
The word “grandiose” means extremely ambitious or impressive in scale. In plain terms, big and impressive-sounding, often with a hint that it is overdone or unrealistic.
How do you pronounce “grandiose”?
“Grandiose” is pronounced gran-dee-OHS (/ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “grandiose” in a sentence?
Here is “grandiose” used in a sentence: “He unveiled a grandiose plan to redevelop the entire waterfront.”
What part of speech is “grandiose”?
“Grandiose” is an adjective.
Where does the word “grandiose” come from?
The word “grandiose” comes from Latin. From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, ultimately from Latin grandis, "great.".
How many meanings does “grandiose” have?
“Grandiose” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely ambitious or impressive in scale.
