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grandioso
[ grahn-dee-oh-soh, gran- ]
adjective
- grand and imposing.
- Music. in a broad, commanding style.
adverb
- Music. in a broad, commanding style.
grandioso
/ ˌɡrændɪˈəʊsəʊ /
adjective
- 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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