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grandiose

adjective

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Impressively large in appearance or excessively ambitious and pretentious.

The grandiose proposal promised far more than the small budget could support.
Dictionary practice example.
The house was impressive, although there were a few grandiose touches: a fireplace the size of a garage and a kitchen with five ovens.
Adapted from the original study notes.
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