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Vinony

grandiloquent

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ɡɹænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/

adj

Etymology: From Middle French grandiloquent, from Latin grandiloquus, from grandis (“great, full”) + loquēns, present participle of loquor (“to speak”). Compare eloquent.

  1. Given to using language in a showy way by using an excessive number of difficult words to impress others; bombastic; turgid.

    “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.”