grandiose

/ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/adjective

Very large or ambitious in a way meant to impress.

Example sentences

“He announced grandiose plans to build the tallest tower in the city.”
“The house was filled with grandiose statues and gold-framed paintings.”

Almost always disapproving where 'grand' can be sincere praise: grandiose plans are announced, not achieved. In psychiatry, grandiosity names inflated self-importance.

Synonyms for grandiose

pretentious
ostentatious
overambitious
pompous

Antonyms

modest
humble
simple

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Related words

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