What does grandiloquent mean?
Grandiloquent means (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..
Grandiloquent
/ɡɹænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/ · adjective
Meaning
(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..
Example Sentences
The American people believe that they have a free country, and we are treated to grandiloquent speeches about our flag and our reputation for freedom and enlightenment.
Synonyms for grandiloquent
Antonyms for grandiloquent
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Word Forms
- more grandiloquent
- most grandiloquent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for grandiloquent?
Common synonyms include verbose, portentous, pretentious, pompous.
What is the opposite of grandiloquent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use grandiloquent in a sentence?
The American people believe that they have a free country, and we are treated to grandiloquent speeches about our flag and our reputation for freedom and enlightenment.
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