Grandiosity means having an exaggerated belief in one's own importance, abilities, or achievements. It is when someone thinks they are better, smarter, or more capable than they actually are. Full definition
It's hardly «Heaven's Gate,» but there's a similar grandiosity of ambition — and a familiar sense of folly — to Scott Cooper's «Hostiles,» a $ 40 million, independently produced, sure - to - be-R-rated Western in a marketplace where even a more broadly appealing oater, like Seth MacFarlane's tongue - in - cheek «A Million Ways to Die in the West,» can barely earn that -LSB-...] (variety.com)
Your words will fall on deaf ears and the conversation will quickly turn to his world, as he engages in grandiosity and self - praise. (inc.com)
Have low self esteem, usually masked with grandiosity, and feel validated by anyone who makes them feel special (instituteforattachment.ong)