delusion of grandeur
delusion of grandeur noun: the false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.
Noun
delusion of grandeur (plural delusions of grandeur)
- The false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.
- Synonyms:
- megalomania
- Conceitedness or overconfidence.
- [A]s Han Solo, always the voice of reason in the series, says, “I'm out of it for a little while, and everyone gets delusions of grandeur.”2004, Tom Shone, Blockbuster: How Hollywood Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Summer, page 285
delusion of grandeur meaning in Arabic
delusion of grandeur in Arabic
- False belief that one is important or powerful
- جُنُون العَظْمَة junūn al-ʕaẓma
Synonyms of delusion of grandeur
Forms of delusion of grandeur
| plural | delusions of grandeur |
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Questions about delusion of grandeur
- What does delusion of grandeur mean?
- Delusion of grandeur means the false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.
- What is delusion of grandeur in Arabic?
- Delusion of grandeur in Arabic is جُنُون العَظْمَة (junūn al-ʕaẓma). See Delusion of grandeur meaning in Arabic.
- What part of speech is delusion of grandeur?
- Delusion of grandeur is a noun.
- What is the plural of delusion of grandeur?
- The plural of delusion of grandeur is delusions of grandeur.
Words near delusion of grandeur in the dictionary
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