Definition of GRANDIOSE

grandiose

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
  • affectedly genteel

Adj

  • Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.
  • Pompous or pretentious.

Origin / Etymology

From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, from Latin grandis (“great, grand”) (English grand). Possibly from grand + -ose, though to be debated. Doublet of grandioso.

Synonyms

hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, la-di-da

Scrabble Score: 11

grandiose is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
grandiose is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
grandiose is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

grandiose is a valid Words With Friends word