German Conversation · Level 70
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German word
grandios
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁanˈdi̯oːs/
Meaning
- adjectivegreat
Example
Das Konzert gestern war grandios.
The concert yesterday was great.
More examples
Die Aussicht vom Gipfel war grandios.
The view from the summit was magnificent.
Core concept
The result is so polished and imposing that it commands attention at once.
Common phrases
ein grandioses Ergebnis
a magnificent result
ein grandioser Auftritt
a magnificent performance
eine grandiose Aussicht
a magnificent view
Similar words
großartig: Marked by outstanding achievement or quality and deserving strong praise.
fantastisch: Amazingly good in a way that feels beyond ordinary expectations.
herrlich: Beautiful and splendid, creating a cheerful and uplifting feeling.
imposant: Strikingly substantial or commanding in appearance, drawing immediate attention.
Definition in German
sehr beeindruckend; groß in Wirkung oder Ausführung, oft für Leistungen, Aufführungen oder Ausblicke verwendet
Word origin
The German adjective comes through French grandiose from Latin grandis and developed as a term for exceptional size, effect, or splendor.
Usage tips
- Grandios takes normal German adjective endings, as in ein grandioser Film, eine grandiose Idee, and ein grandioses Ergebnis.
Other meanings
- magnificentadjective
- splendidadjective
Opposites
- banalbanaladjective
Related words
- Grandiositätgrandiositynoun