Lucifer, review: 'winningly ludicrous'. British actor Tom Ellis burns up the screen in this new US series, which is best taken with a pinch of brimstone, says Ed Power. 4. Former Miranda and EastEnders actor Tom Ellis stars as the devil in Lucifer, available now on Amazon Prime Video Photo: Fox.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. adjective. 1. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
Grandiose, showy, ostentatious, pretentious all refer to conspicuous outward display, either designed to attract attention or likely to do so. Grandiose and showy are alike in that they may suggest impressiveness that is not objectionable: the grandiose sweep of the arch; a fresh bouquet of showy zinnias. Grandiose, however, most often implies inflation or exaggeration to the point of absurdity: grandiose, impractical plans; a ridiculously grandiose manner.