Lexiphanic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lexiphanic is an adjective meaning Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.
Meaning
Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.
Example Sentences
Dr. Johnson has given an explanation of this passage, which is an amusing specimen of his Lexiphanic style: "to feel the convulsions of eructation without plenitude."
Synonyms for lexiphanic
Depending on context, synonyms include magniloquent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include declamatory, bombastiloquent, magniloquent, bombastic, grandiloquent, bombastick.
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