delusions of grandeur meaning

UK US /dɪˈluʒənz ʌv ɡrænˈdur/ 6 syllables

delusions of grandeur (noun): a delusion (common in paranoia) that you are much greater and more powerful and influential than you really are.

Definition of delusions of grandeur

  1. a delusion (common in paranoia) that you are much greater and more powerful and influential than you really are

    Type of: delusion

How to pronounce delusions of grandeur

delusions of grandeur is pronounced /dɪˈluʒənz ʌv ɡrænˈdur/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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