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Meanings of grandiose in inglés

Affectedly genteel.

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Usage of grandiose in inglés
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This claim is grandiose and premature; it is not, however, obviously wrong.
The Guardian
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It is a condition that means that the person is quite grandiose.
Radio NZ
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As a grandiose self-deception, war is o' the same magnitude as religion.
Jitterbug Perfume
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It's a bit long, but it's the only grandiose thing about it.
The Guardian
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Sometimes this is effective; at other times it is a little grandiose.
The Irish Times
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This grandiose apostrophe was scarcely in accord with his costume and physiognomy.
Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories
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But for 27 lucky travellers, access to the plane is more grandiose.
News.com.au
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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
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They don't pitch a grandiose vision of a remade world of mobility.
Wired
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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
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The grandiose and imposing St George's Hall was devastated, its roof collapsed.
News.com.au
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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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