grandiose

adjective

Meaning

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often to an excessive or unrealistic degree.

Examples

He had grandiose dreams of becoming a world-famous rock star despite never having touched a guitar.
The hotel lobby was filled with grandiose marble statues that made the guests feel quite small.

Synonyms: big, impressive, ambitious, pompous, ostentatious

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grandiose

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈɡræn.di.oʊs

Definition

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often to an excessive or unrealistic degree.

Examples

He had grandiose dreams of becoming a world-famous rock star despite never having touched a guitar.
The hotel lobby was filled with grandiose marble statues that made the guests feel quite small.
The politician made grandiose promises about ending poverty overnight, which most voters found hard to believe.

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