grandiose

• Describe algo impresionante o majestuoso en apariencia o estilo, a menudo de manera exagerada o con intención de causar efecto. También puede referirse a algo pretencioso o excesivamente ostentoso.

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.

   grandioso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosextravagantgrandimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentioussplendid

   Antónimoshumblemodestordinaryplainunimpressive

2. Pompous or pretentiousC1formal

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

   Pomposo o pretencioso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffectedbombasticgrandiloquenthigh-flowninflatedostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antónimoshumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious