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grandioso

[ grahn-dee-oh-soh, gran- ]

adjective

  1. grand and imposing.
  2. Music. in a broad, commanding style.

adverb

  1. Music. in a broad, commanding style.

grandioso

/ ˌɡrændɪˈəʊsəʊ /

adjective

  1. music (to be played) in a grand manner

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grandioso1

First recorded in 1780–90; from Italian: literally, “grand, imposing”; grandiose ( def )

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Example Sentences

Horse is a term of derision where an officer assumes the grandioso, demanding honour where honour is not his due.

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