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GRANDSTANDING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word grandstanding. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word grandstanding. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GRANDSTANDING

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boastful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting self-importance

grandiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

• affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty

ostentatious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

pretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

pontificating
verbv
noun

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

verb

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

showboating
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To show off.

covered stand
noun

• a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof

Best Hypernyms For GRANDSTANDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grandstanding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
audience perform stand

Alternatives for BOASTFUL

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