grandiosely

/ˌɡrændiˈoʊsli/

adverb

  1. In a way that is excessively impressive, ambitious, or elaborate, often with a sense of grandeur that seems unrealistic.

    C1

    formal; often disapproving

    • "He grandiosely described his small business as an international empire."B2
    • "The project was grandiosely presented as the solution to every social problem."C1
    • "The director grandiosely announced the premiere of his new film."C1

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