Grandiloquent (adj)
gran-di-lo-kwent
Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.
Late 16th century: from Latin grandiloquus, literally ‘grand-speaking’, from grandis ‘grand’ + loqui ‘speak’. The ending was altered in English by association with eloquent.
Example sentences
“It was a grandiloquent display of pomp and ceremony.”
“Memories aren’t known to be particularly veridical.”
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