Word of the Day – Grandiloquent

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.”