Meaning
grandiose, magnificent
In a sentence
Che vista grandiosa da questa terrazza!
What a magnificent view from this terrace!
Ieri abbiamo visto uno spettacolo grandioso.
Yesterday we saw a grand show.
Non è un piano grandioso, ma funziona.
It’s not a grand plan, but it works.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grandioso | masculine · singular |
| grandiosa | feminine · singular |
| grandiosi | masculine · plural |
| grandiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often stronger and more elevated than grande; use it for impressive scale, effect, or ambition, not just physical size.
- Can sound ironic in speech: Ah, grandioso! often means the opposite, depending on tone.
- Agrees normally: grandioso, grandiosa, grandiosi, grandiose.