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grandiloquent

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore G words

using pompous, lofty, or overblown language

Word origin: From Latin grandis, grand, plus loqui, to speak.

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In a sentence

Grandiloquent in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing grandiloquent in a sentence.

The senator's grandiloquent phrases sounded impressive but said almost nothing of substance.

The dean's grandiloquent address promised a renaissance of learning but offered no concrete plan.

Antonyms
plainunpretentioussimple
Usage & nuance

Using “grandiloquent” well

Grandiloquent describes a lofty, pompous, and overblown style of speech. It targets the inflated manner of expression rather than the actual importance of the ideas.

Common questions

Questions about “grandiloquent

Grandiloquent (adjective) means using pompous, lofty, or overblown language
Here is grandiloquent used in an example sentence: "The senator's grandiloquent phrases sounded impressive but said almost nothing of substance." Another example: "The dean's grandiloquent address promised a renaissance of learning but offered no concrete plan."
Common synonyms for grandiloquent include bombastic, pompous, magniloquent, turgid.
Antonyms of grandiloquent include plain, unpretentious, simple.
Clusters with bombastic, pompous, and magniloquent, opposed by plain, unpretentious, and simple. Distinguish it from grandiose, which describes inflated scale or ambition rather than inflated language.
Yes. Grandiloquent is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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