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   Gran·dil·o·quent

   /ɡranˈdiləkw(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress: "a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin grandiloquus, literally ‘grand-speaking’, from grandis ‘grand’ + loqui ‘speak’. The ending was altered in English by association with eloquent.

   Derivatives

   • 1. grandiloquence noun
   • 2. grandiloquently adverb

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   The word grandiloquent generally refers to the way a person behaves or speaks. Politicians and schoolteachers are the usual suspects of this manner of behavior, known as grandiloquence, but it can refer to anything that's overbearing or pompous in style or manner.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRANDILOQUENT definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GRANDILOQUENT meaning: 1. A grandiloquent style or way of using language is complicated in order to attract admiration and…. Learn more.

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   Dec 17, 2023 · (of a person, their language or writing) Given to using language in a showy way by using an excessive number of difficult words to impress others; bombastic; turgid . Synonyms [ edit] (overly wordy or elaborate): See Thesaurus:verbose. Related terms [ edit] grandiloquacity. grandiloquence. grandiloquism. grandiloquize. grandiloquous. grandiloquy.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRANDILOQUENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Grandiloquent language or behaviour is very formal, literary, or exaggerated, and is used by people when they want to seem important.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongrandiloquent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   Definition of grandiloquent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRANDILOQUENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a style or manner of speaking that uses complicated language in order to attract admiration and attention, especially in order to make someone or something seem important: His grandiloquence was a powerful weapon that he used to overcome rivals and enemies.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › grandiloquentgrandiloquent - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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   grandiloquent meaning, definition, what is grandiloquent: using words that are too long and formal...: Learn more.