Grandiose is an adjective meaning pretentious, high-flown, or ridiculously exaggerated, like an aging idol's notions of his own importance.
Grandiose es un adjetivo que significa pretencioso, exagerado o impresionante de manera exagerada, como las nociones de autoimportancia de un antiguo ídolo.
| Word | grandiose |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive. |
| Sentence | The aged matinee idol still had grandiose notions of his supposed importance in the theatrical world. |
Tags: psat
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