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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandioso¹

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

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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