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GRANDIOSE

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapprovalplay

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

impressive (making a strong or vivid impression)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Affectedly genteelplay

Synonyms:

grandiose; hifalutin; highfalutin; highfaluting; hoity-toity; la-di-da

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

pretentious (making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction)

Derivation:

grandiosity (high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation)

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