The phrase
"grand delusion" means believing something that is untrue or unrealistic, on a large or significant scale. It refers to a strong and persistent false belief that can deceive and mislead a person or a group of people.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«grand»
«delusion»
Sentences with «grand delusion»
- This is not grand delusion, it is grand proof. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- The film is at its best when it focuses on the two struggling actors sharing grand delusions of becoming superstars. (screenzealots.com)
- Sullivan is right in saying that we are well rid of it — although, given the human propensity for grand delusions, utopianism will almost certainly reappear in different guise. (firstthings.com)
- (see all
sentences)