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Word: Grandiloquent
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin grandiloquus, literally ‘grand-speaking’, from grandis ‘grand’ + loqui ‘speak’. The ending was altered in English by association with eloquent
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡranˈdɪləkw(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress
Short Definition:pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner
Examples:- a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory
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