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grandiose

/ˈɡræn.di.oʊs/

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adjective

/ˈɡræn.di.oʊs/C1formal
  • ruОписывает нечто впечатляющее или величественное по внешнему виду или стилю, часто в преувеличенной манере или с целью произвести впечатление.

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.

    ruВеличественный или грандиозный

    • 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.

    Synonymsextravagantgrandimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentioussplendid

    Antonymshumblemodestordinaryplainunimpressive

  2. Pompous or pretentiousC1formal

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

    ruНапыщенный

    • 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.

    Synonymsaffectedbombasticgrandiloquenthigh-flowninflatedostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentiousself-important

    Antonymshumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious

Forms
  • more grandiose comparative form
  • most grandiose superlative form
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