grandiose
adjective/ˈɡrændiˌoʊs/
Frequency rank: #13,457 most common English word
Meaning
Impressively large or elaborate, often in a way that seems exaggerated or unrealistic.
Example sentence
The architect's grandiose vision for the new city hall impressed everyone but proved far too expensive to build.
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