Definitions

1. noun

A boastful or pretentious statement, especially one that is considered arrogant or foolish

“His claim to have single-handedly solved the problem was a perfect example of ozymandias.”

2. proper noun

A reference to the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II, also known as Ozymandias, famous for his boastful inscription

“The tourists marveled at the grandeur of the ancient monument, but the inscription ‘My name is Ozymandias, king of kings’ seemed a bit ozymandias.”