grandioso
1. impressive and grand in appearance or style; imposing
The grandiose palace was built in the 18th century.
O palácio grandioso foi construído no século XVIII.
2. characterized by excessive self-importance or exaggeration; pompous
He presented his grandiose plans to the board, but they were unrealistic.
Ele apresentou seus planos grandiosos ao conselho, mas eram irrealistas.
3. impressive in scope or pretentious in design; ambitious beyond practical limits
The grandiose scheme promised to revolutionize the entire industry.
O esquema grandioso prometia revolucionar toda a indústria.
NYC Slang
over-the-top; bougie (when referring to pretentious behavior)
Related Idioms & Phrases
grandiose delusions (psychological term for unrealistic beliefs about one's importance)
grandiose scheme (an ambitious but impractical plan)
grandiose vision (an impressive but possibly unrealistic goal)
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