Definition of Grandiose
appearing to be impressive but not really possible or practical
Examples of Grandiose in a sentence
The idea of throwing a party on top of the swimming pool seemed quite grandiose to everyone in the room. 🔊
When the drug company announced its new weight-loss product, it made some grandiose promises about instant weight reduction. 🔊
Uncle Adam is prone to making grandiose statements about his wealth when he is drunk. 🔊
After hearing about the grandiose eight-bedroom house, I decided it was way too big for a family of three. 🔊
The billionaire has this grandiose idea about building a house on Mars. 🔊
At one time, everyone thought the concept of a portable phone was a grandiose idea that would never be executed. 🔊
Why would anyone want to build a grandiose office building in such a tiny town? 🔊
Because I want the party to be a grandiose affair, I am using all of my savings to have the event catered by a famous chef. 🔊
The lottery commercials appeal to consumers by leading them to believe they too can have grandiose lives filled with champagne parties and limousine rides. 🔊
After my mother heard a bunch of grandiose lies, she willing gave the con man all her money. 🔊
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