grandiose
gran·diose
adjective
1.
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
2.
Origin
From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, from Latin grandis (“great, grand”) (English grand). Possibly from grand + -ose, though to be debated. Doublet of grandioso.
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