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GRANDIOSE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
Classified under:
Similar:
impressive (making a strong or vivid impression)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Affectedly genteel
Synonyms:
grandiose; hifalutin; highfalutin; highfaluting; hoity-toity; la-di-da
Classified under:
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)
