grossspurig

arrogant; boastful; big-mouthed

Word details

German meaning
Überheblich und prahlerisch im Verhalten.
English meaning
Pompous
Synonym
angeberisch, prahlerisch
German example
Sein grossspuriges Auftreten stieß viele ab.
English example
His pompous demeanor turned many people off.
Comparative
grossspurigerSuperlative: am grossspurigsten

Example sentences with “grossspurig”

  1. Er machte grossspurige Versprechungen. (He made boastful promises.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'grossspurig' imply?

It implies someone who talks big but lacks substance.