grandiose

[gran-dee-ohs, gran-dee-ohs] / ˈgræn diˌoʊs, ˌgræn diˈoʊs /

ADJECTIVE

theatrical, extravagant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambitious bombastic flamboyant grand imposing lofty magnificent monumental noble pompous pretentious showy splashy

WEAK

affected august cosmic egotistic fustian high-flown highfalutin impressive lordly majestic ostentatious overwhelming purple royal stately unfathomable vast

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common humble insignificant low moderate modest poor restrained trivial unassuming unimportant unimposing unimpressive

WEAK

calm small unpretentious

Example Sentences

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While not quite so grandiose, Valdez says discussions are ongoing regarding the bird’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Now under intense public scrutiny, Marx has dialed back some of his more grandiose claims.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

In an apparent acknowledgment that his plans are grandiose, Son chided modern business leaders for failing to talk about big visions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

His threats and boasts are laced with grandiose language and delivered in a booming, British-accented voice.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

He created a grandiose memo to lure people not related to him by blood.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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