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.

Synonyms of grandiose

Words with a similar meaning to grandiose:

• big
• impressive
• ambitious
• pompous
• ostentatious

Antonyms of grandiose

Words with the opposite meaning to grandiose:

• modest
• simple

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