Grandiloquence: meaning, definitions and examples
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grandiloquence
[ ˌɡrandɪˈləʊkwəns ]
in public speaking
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.
Synonyms
bombast, pomposity, rhetoric, verbosity
Examples of usage
- His grandiloquence in front of the crowd failed to hide his lack of substance.
- She was known for her grandiloquence, often using big words to sound more intelligent.
Translations
Translations of the word "grandiloquence" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grandiloquência
🇮🇳 शानदार वक्तृत्व
🇩🇪 Schwulst
🇮🇩 retorika tinggi
🇺🇦 велична мова
🇵🇱 górnolotność
🇯🇵 大言壮語
🇫🇷 grandiloquence
🇪🇸 grandilocuencia
🇹🇷 ağdalı dil
🇰🇷 호언장담
🇸🇦 الفصاحة
🇨🇿 velkohubost
🇸🇰 veľkohubosť
🇨🇳 夸张之词
🇸🇮 velikopoteznost
🇮🇸 stórskemmtileiki
🇰🇿 асқақтық
🇬🇪 დიდმარცვლოვნება
🇦🇿 böyük söz ustalığı
🇲🇽 grandilocuencia
Etymology
The word grandiloquence has its roots in Latin, with 'grandiloquus' meaning 'using lofty language.' Over time, it has come to be associated with a style of speaking that is more about showmanship than substance. The use of grandiloquence can be traced back to ancient rhetoric, where speakers would often use elaborate language to sway their audiences. Today, grandiloquence is often seen as a negative trait, associated with empty words and a lack of genuine communication.
See also: grandiloquent, grandiloquently.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,231, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.