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grandiose

[/ɡrændiˈoʊs/]
adjective
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)
Synonyms
magnificentimpressiveimposingpompousambitiousextravagantpretentious
Antonyms
modesthumblesimpleunassumingunpretentious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grandioso
Standard usage for both literal and figurative meanings
São Paulo
grandioso
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
grandioso
Used in cultural and architectural references
Portugal
grandioso
Standard usage; also 'pomposo' for the pejorative sense

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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