grandiose
/ˈɡrændioʊs/
gran · di · ose
ˈɡræn · di · oʊs
English Definition
adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant
Significado en Español
grandioso, pomposo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoành tráng, phô trương
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
grandi (big, grand) + ose (many) → grandiose but pretentious
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “grandiose” as used in the context of describing a plan?
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A
Humble
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B
Modest
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C
Impressive
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D
Unpretentious
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C — Impressive.
“grandiose” means adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant
Common questions about “grandiose”
What does “grandiose” mean?
grandiose — adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant. In Chinese: 宏伟的，堂皇的；浮夸的.
How do you pronounce “grandiose”?
grandiose is pronounced /ˈɡrændioʊs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gran · di · ose.
Is “grandiose” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. grandiose appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “grandiose”?
grandi (big, grand) + ose (many) → grandiose but pretentious
