Grandiosely: meaning, definitions and examples

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grandiosely

 

[ ˌɡrændiˈoʊsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a grandiose manner

In a grandiosely theatrical manner, he announced his plans for the new production. She grandiosely declared her intention to revolutionize the industry with her innovative ideas. The speaker grandiosely described his achievements, exaggerating his contributions to the project.

Synonyms

ostentatiously, pompously, showily

Examples of usage

  • He grandiosely claimed to have the biggest house on the block.
  • She grandiosely strutted across the stage, commanding the attention of the audience.
  • The CEO grandiosely promised to double the company's profits within a year.

Translations

Translations of the word "grandiosely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grandiosamente

🇮🇳 विशालता से

🇩🇪 grandios

🇮🇩 secara megah

🇺🇦 грандіозно

🇵🇱 wielkodusznie

🇯🇵 壮大に (そうだいに)

🇫🇷 grandiosement

🇪🇸 grandiosamente

🇹🇷 muhteşem bir şekilde

🇰🇷 웅장하게

🇸🇦 بشكل رائع

🇨🇿 velkolepě

🇸🇰 grandiózne

🇨🇳 宏伟地 (hóngwěi de)

🇸🇮 veličastno

🇮🇸 stórfenglega

🇰🇿 ғажап түрде

🇬🇪 გრანდიოზულად

🇦🇿 müxtəlif şəkildə

🇲🇽 grandiosamente

Etymology

The adverb grandiosely is derived from the adjective grandiose, which comes from the French word grandiose, ultimately from the Latin grandis, meaning 'great' or 'large'. The suffix -ly is added to form the adverb grandiosely, indicating that something is done in a grandiose manner. The word grandiose itself dates back to the 18th century, originally used to describe something grand or imposing in appearance or style.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,717, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.