Select the most appropriate synonym for the word 'Grandiose'.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Pompous
Grandiose means made to seem very grand or important, often more than is reasonable. It is used of plans, buildings, words and manners. Its synonym is pompous.
Example: He talked about his grandiose plans to build a hotel on the moon.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Pervert | to twist something away from its true meaning or proper use, to corrupt it | The lawyer tried to pervert the course of justice. |
| (2) Pompous (answer) | showing too much self-importance, grand in a showy way (this showiness is the core of grandiose) | The pompous officer loved to give long speeches about himself. |
| (3) Pervade | to spread through every part of something | The smell of jasmine pervaded the garden. |
| (4) Piecemeal | done bit by bit, in small parts at different times | The old road was repaired piecemeal over many years. |
| Synonyms of grandiose: pompous, ostentatious, showy, flamboyant Antonyms of grandiose: modest, simple, humble, unpretentious Also asked in CUET (UG): pompous – 24-05-2026 Slot 1, 06-06-2023 Slot 1, 02-06-2023 Slot 3 |