Definition of Grandiose

Gran´di`ose´
a.1.Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid; striking; - in a good sense.
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.


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