grandiose

• Qualifie quelque chose d'impressionnant ou de majestueux par son apparence ou son style, souvent de manière exagérée ou pour produire un effet.

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.

   Grandiose, impressionnant

   • 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.

   Synonymesextravagantgrandimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentioussplendid

   Antonymeshumblemodestordinaryplainunimpressive

2. Pompous or pretentiousC1formal

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

   Pompeux ou prétentieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectedbombasticgrandiloquenthigh-flowninflatedostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antonymeshumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious