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Absurdly exaggerated or splendid; impressive due to largeness, scope or effect (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Absurdly exaggerated or splendid; impressive due to largeness, scope or effect (adjective)”? The solution is GRANDIOSE, a 9-letter word built on the root GRAND (“great, large”). It appeared in the July 10, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
GRANDIOSE
GRAND****GRANDmeans “great, large”
In a sentence
Ken's GRANDIOSE gesture to rent a limousine made the gala evening even more elegant.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Absurdly exaggerated or splendid; impressive due to largeness, scope or effect (adjective)” has the answer GRANDIOSE (9 letters), built on the root GRAND, which means “great, large”. Browse the full July 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.