grandiloquent
adjective
Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress. Using lofty or elaborate speech.
Etymology
From Latin "grandiloquus," from "grandis" (grand) + "loqui" (to speak). The word describes speaking in an impressively grand but often empty manner.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The politician's grandiloquent speeches impressed some and annoyed others."
- 2.
"His grandiloquent promises rarely translated into action."
- 3.
"The grandiloquent style of Victorian oratory now seems outdated."
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Fun Fact
American political oratory in the 19th century was famously grandiloquent. Speeches could last hours, filled with classical allusions and elaborate metaphors. Modern media shortened attention spans and changed rhetorical styles.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 13 letters (G, R, A, N, D, I, L, O, Q, U, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 24 points
Tip: Words ending in "NT" are often good scoring opportunities.
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