grandiose

Adjective
Synonyms: hifalutinhighfalutinhighfalutinghoity-toityla-di-da

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
  2. affectedly genteelSynonyms: hifalutinhighfalutinhighfalutinghoity-toityla-di-da
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Grandiose \Gran"di*ose"\, a. [F. grandiose, It. grandioso. See Grand.]

1.Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid; striking; -- in a good sense. [1913 Webster]

The tone of the parts was to be perpetually kept down in order not to impair the grandiose effect of the whole.— M. Arnold.[1913 Webster]
The grandiose red tulips which grow wild.— C. Kingsley.[1913 Webster]

2.Characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor; flaunting; turgid; bombastic; -- in a bad sense; as, a grandiose style. [1913 Webster]

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