adjective
- made to seem more impressive or important than it really is
Usage: often used to suggest something is overstated or pretentious
Examples
- The job title sounds impressive, but it’s really just a glorified secretary position.
- Their new apartment is basically a glorified studio with a tiny partition.
- He’s nothing more than a glorified messenger boy despite his fancy business card.
- The restaurant is just a glorified fast-food place with higher prices.
- She felt like a glorified babysitter rather than a professional tutor.
- The conference room was a glorified closet with a small table and two chairs.