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delusions of grandeur

delusions of grandeur is the plural of delusion of grandeur.

Meaning of delusion of grandeur

Noun

delusion of grandeur (plural delusions of grandeur)

  1. (plural-normally) The false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.
    Synonyms:
    megalomania
  2. (plural-normally) 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

Questions about delusions of grandeur

What is delusions of grandeur the plural of?
Delusions of grandeur is the plural of delusion of grandeur.

Words near delusions of grandeur in the dictionary

  1. delusionistic
  2. delusionists
  3. delusions
  4. delusions of adequacy
  5. delusions of doubles
  6. delusions of grandeur
  7. delusive
  8. delusively
  9. delusiveness
  10. delusory
  11. deluster

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