Grandiose

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrændiˌoʊs/

Definitions of grandiose

adjective impressive or magnificent in appearance or style

Example Sentences

A1 The castle looked grandiose against the bright blue sky.

A2 The grandiose architecture of the cathedral impressed the tourists.

B1 The CEO's grandiose plans for expansion were met with skepticism by the board.

B2 The grandiose ballroom was filled with elegant decorations and chandeliers.

C1 The grandiose production of the opera featured elaborate sets and costumes.

C2 The director's grandiose vision for the film required a large budget and extensive special effects.

Examples of grandiose in a Sentence

formal The architect presented a grandiose design for the new city hall.

informal She always has grandiose ideas for our weekend plans.

slang That party was going to be so grandiose, but it got shut down by the cops.

figurative His grandiose dreams of becoming a famous actor kept him going through tough times.

Grammatical Forms of grandiose

• past tense: grandiosed
• plural: grandioses
• comparative: more grandiose
• superlative: most grandiose
• present tense: grandiose
• future tense: will be grandiose
• perfect tense: have been grandiose
• continuous tense: is being grandiose
• singular: grandiose
• positive degree: grandiose
• infinitive: to grandiose
• gerund: grandiosing
• participle: grandiosed

Origin and Evolution of grandiose

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'grandiose' originated from the French word 'grandiose' which derived from the Latin word 'grandis' meaning 'great' or 'magnificent'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something impressive or imposing, the word 'grandiose' has evolved to also connote a sense of excessive or exaggerated grandeur, often with a negative connotation.