grandiose

• Descreve algo impressionante ou majestoso em aparência ou estilo, frequentemente de maneira exagerada ou com o intuito de causar admiração. Pode também indicar algo pretensioso ou pomposo.

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 ou magnificente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosextravagantgrandimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentioussplendid

   Antônimoshumblemodestordinaryplainunimpressive

2. Pompous or pretentiousC1formal

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

   Presunçoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffectedbombasticgrandiloquenthigh-flowninflatedostentatiousoverblownpompouspretentiousself-important

   Antônimoshumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious