Grandiosely: meaning, definitions and examples
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grandiosely
[ ˌɡrændiˈoʊsli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| grandiosely |
Used to describe an action or event that is performed in a grand and impressive manner, often to convey magnitude or importance.
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| ostentatiously |
Applied when someone is showing off or displaying their wealth, knowledge, or importance in a way that is meant to attract attention and envy.
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| pompously |
Describes someone who behaves in an excessively grand or serious manner, often coming across as self-important or arrogant. Often has a negative connotation.
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| showily |
Refers to an action or appearance that is intended to attract attention, often through flashiness or exaggerated style. Can imply a lack of subtlety.
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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.