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Meanings of grandiose in English

Affectedly genteel.

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Usage of grandiose in English
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This claim is grandiose and premature; it is not, however, obviously wrong.
The Guardian
2
It is a condition that means that the person is quite grandiose.
Radio NZ
3
As a grandiose self-deception, war is o' the same magnitude as religion.
Jitterbug Perfume
4
It's a bit long, but it's the only grandiose thing about it.
The Guardian
5
Sometimes this is effective; at other times it is a little grandiose.
The Irish Times
6
This grandiose apostrophe was scarcely in accord with his costume and physiognomy.
Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories
7
But for 27 lucky travellers, access to the plane is more grandiose.
News.com.au
8
Yet Tinley offers more than a neat line in grandiose self pity.
The Irish Times
9
His sumptuous, well-appointed table was placed in grandiose fashion at their disposal.
Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 1
10
Valmorain had grandiose plans, but he had to concentrate on the immediate.
Island beneath the sea
11
They don't pitch a grandiose vision of a remade world of mobility.
Wired
12
Once she might have been satisfied with grandiose phrases and scornful assurances.
The White Morning: A Novel of the Power of the German Women in W...
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You should think twice before you squander it on your grandiose dreams.
The Irish Times
14
The grandiose and imposing St George's Hall was devastated, its roof collapsed.
News.com.au
15
Instead, Delphic have sculpted grandiose indie anthems with super-bright electronic surface sheens.
The Irish Times
16
Pitt's strategy for the American campaign was spacious, not to say grandiose.
Deeds that Won the Empire / Historic Battle Scenes
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Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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