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Grandiose vs Exaggerated - What's the difference?

grandiose | exaggerated |

As adjectives the difference between grandiose and exaggerated

is that grandiose is large and impressive, in size, scope or extent while exaggerated is that has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

As a verb exaggerated is

(exaggerate).

grandiose

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • large and impressive, in size, scope or extent
  • pompous or pretentious

    • Related terms

    * grand * grandeur * grandiosity * grandioso

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    exaggerated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

    • Derived terms

    * unexaggerated

    Verb

    (head)
  • (exaggerate)