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