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grandiosity

nounfeminineformal/ɡɾɐ̃.djuˈzi.ðɐ.ðɨ/low

gran·di·o·si·da·de

Definition

The quality of being grand or magnificent; splendor, impressiveness.
The grandiosity of the cathedral left the visitors speechless.
The plan had a grandiosity that bordered on megalomania.
Common collocations
grandiosity of the projectarchitectural grandiosity

Etymology

De 'grandioso' + sufixo '-dade', do latim 'grandis'.

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