Grandiose word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "grandiose" word

[adjective] impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
[adjective] affectedly genteel

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\Gran"di*ose"\, a. [F. grandiose, It. grandioso. See {Grand}.] 1. Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid; striking; -- in a good sense. The tone of the parts was to be perpetually kept down in order not to impair the grandiose effect of the whole. --M. Arnold. The grandiose red tulips which grow wild. --C. Kingsley. 2. Characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor; flaunting; turgid; bombastic; -- in a bad sense; as, a grandiose style.

Synonyms for grandiose

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

Related terms: ambitious, august, bedizened, convoluted, flaming, flashy, fulsome, fustian, gaudy, high-flown, high-sounding, histrionic, lexiphanic, lurid, majestic, monumental, overambitious, sonorous, stilted, superfine, swanky, swell

The fun area, different aproach to word »grandiose«

Let's analyse "grandiose" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Two syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ESOIDNARG. Average typing speed for these characters is 2520 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. .-. .- -. -.. .. --- ... .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: grandiose: 1 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: grandiose: 7 + 9 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 5 = 47, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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