Grandiloquent
Adjective
Definition: Using lofty, extravagant, or bombastic language, often to impress or overstate.
Synonyms: Pompous, Pretentious, Bombastic, Magniloquent
Antonyms: Plain, Simple, Humble
- He delivered a grandiloquent speech full of flowery language and exaggerated claims.
- The grandiloquent writing style of the author made the novel difficult to read.
- 'Grand' + 'eloquent' - Using grand or elaborate speech.
- Think of a pompous aristocrat using grandiloquent language to impress others.
Etymology:
From Latin "grandiloquus," from "grandis" meaning grand and "loqui" meaning to speak.
Historical Usage:The word has been in use since the 17th century to describe overly extravagant or verbose speech.
Related Idioms:
"Talk the talk but not walk the walk"
Explanation:Refers to someone who speaks in a grandiloquent manner, making big claims or promises, but fails to follow through with action.
Misconceptions:
Grandiloquent is often confused with eloquent, which means skilled at expressing ideas clearly and effectively.
Explanation:While both words sound similar, grandiloquent implies an exaggerated, pompous style of speaking and is not synonymous with eloquent.