Definition of Grandeose
Gran"di*ose" (?), a. [F.
grandiose, It. grandioso. See Grand.]
1. Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing;
splendid; striking; -- in a good sense.
The tone of the parts was to be perpetually kept down
in order not to impair the grandiose effect of the
whole. M. Arnold.
The grandiose red tulips which grow
wild. C. Kingsley.
2. Characterized by affectation of grandeur
or splendor; flaunting; turgid; bombastic; -- in a bad sense; as, a
grandiose style.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- large and impressive, in size, scope or extent
- pompous or pretentious
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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