grandiose

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch sein Erscheinungsbild oder seinen Stil beeindruckend oder erhaben wirkt, oft übertrieben oder auf Effekt bedacht. Kann auch eine übersteigerte Selbstdarstellung oder Wichtigtuerei ausdrücken.

Describes something that is impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often in a way that is exaggerated or intended to impress.

1. Impressive or magnificentB2formal

   Seeming impressive or important, often in a way that is exaggerated or unrealistic.

   Großartig oder pompös

   • The architect presented a grandiose plan for the new city center.
   • His grandiose ideas for the project were not practical.
   • She had a grandiose vision of becoming a world leader.

   Synonymeextravagantgrandimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentioussplendid

   Antonymehumblemodestordinaryplainunimpressive

2. Pompous or pretentiousC1formal

   Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance or grandeur.

   Großmannssüchtig

   • His grandiose speech about his achievements annoyed the audience.
   • The politician's grandiose promises were quickly forgotten.
   • She dismissed his grandiose claims as mere boasting.

   Synonymeaffectedbombasticgrandiloquenthigh-flowninflatedostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antonymehumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious