"blandiose" meaning in All languages combined

See blandiose on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more blandiose [comparative], most blandiose [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of bland + grandiose. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bland|grandiose}} Blend of bland + grandiose Head templates: {{en-adj}} blandiose (comparative more blandiose, superlative most blandiose)
  1. Simultaneously dull and overblown; striving to be impressive, but turning out bland or unoriginal.
    Sense id: en-blandiose-en-adj-Aob1zums Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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