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grandiose

adjective

Impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

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Word length
9
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
11

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ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs

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adjective

  1. Impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

adjective

  1. Affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty

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