grandiose

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grandiose

(adjective)

Meaning

impressive and extravagant in style

Example

"The grandiose architecture of the palace took my breath away."

Synonyms

majesticmagnificent

Antonyms

simpleunadorned

More about this word

Word origin
From Italian 'grandioso', meaning large or great.
Related word forms
  • noun: grandiosity
  • adverb: grandiosely

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