# grandiose

**Pronunciation:** ˈɡræn.di.oʊs · GRAN-dee-ohs

**Part of speech:** 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.
- The politician made grandiose promises about ending poverty overnight, which most voters found hard to believe.

## Synonyms

- big — A simple, neutral word for large size.
- impressive — Describes something that commands admiration.
- ambitious — Describes a plan that requires great effort.
- pompous — Implies an annoying sense of self-importance.
- ostentatious — Describes a vulgar, showy display meant to impress.

## Antonyms

- modest — Describes something humble and unpretentious.
- simple — Describes something plain and uncomplicated.

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