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grandiose

/ˈɡrændioʊs/
gran · di · ose ˈɡræn · di · oʊs
English Definition
adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant
中文释义
宏伟的，堂皇的；浮夸的
Significado en Español
grandioso, pomposo
한국어 뜻
웅장한, 허세 부리는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoành tráng, phô trương
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Example Sentence

He had grandiose plans for building a new empire.

他有建立新帝国的宏伟计划。

Synonyms
magnificent imposing flamboyant
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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?

  1. A Modest
  2. B Impressive
  3. C Unpretentious
  4. D Humble
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B — Impressive. “grandiose” means adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The mayor announced ______ plans to build the tallest tower in the whole world.

  1. A modest
  2. B grandiose
  3. C humble
  4. D tiny
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B — grandiose. “grandiose” means adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant

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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.

How do you use “grandiose” in a sentence?

He had grandiose plans for building a new empire. (他有建立新帝国的宏伟计划。)

What are synonyms for “grandiose”?

magnificent, imposing, flamboyant — all close in meaning to grandiose (adj. magnificent; pompous; extravagant).

Is “grandiose” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. grandiose appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “grandiose”?

grandi (big, grand) + ose (many) → grandiose but pretentious

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