grandiose

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Seeming impressive but too large or unrealistic.

Meaning of «grandiose»

adjective

seeming impressive but too large or unrealistic

His grandiose plan to build a new city failed completely.

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The difference between similar words

big and impressive to look at

grandbig and rich-looking, with styleThey stayed in a grand old hotel.

majesticcalm and powerful, with royal beautyThe majestic mountains rose above the lake.

magnificentvery beautiful and impressiveThe palace has a magnificent garden.

grandiosetoo big and showy, trying to look importantHe had grandiose plans to build a golden city.

← grandeur grandly →