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grandiose

adjective

/ˈɡrændioʊs/

Meaning

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.

He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.

magnificent, majestic, pompous, extravagant

humble, modest, simple

grandiose plans, grandiose vision, grandiose scheme

Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful

relating to appeals in a court of law

deserving ridicule or mockery

Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.