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Word of the Day : September 2, 2022
grandiose \gran-dee-OHSS\ adjective
What It Means
Grandiose is most often used disapprovingly to describe something that seems impressive or is intended to be impressive, but is either not possible or practical.
// The committee eventually scaled back the most outlandish parts of its plans for the festival, including a grandiose scheme to bring in live peacocks for the event.
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