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Grandiose Definition & Meaning

grandiose
adjective
  1. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
  2. affectedly genteel

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What does grandiose mean?
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval affectedly genteel
What part of speech is grandiose?
Grandiose is an adjective.
How many definitions does grandiose have?
Grandiose has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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