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Grandiloquent: meaning, definitions and examples

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grandiloquent

 

[ ˌɡrandɪˈləʊkwənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

speech

Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.

Synonyms

bombastic, flowery, pompous, verbose

Examples of usage

  • He delivered a grandiloquent speech that left everyone in awe.
  • The politician's grandiloquent promises were not backed up by any real action.
  • She was known for her grandiloquent gestures and over-the-top expressions.

Translations

Translations of the word "grandiloquent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grandiloquente

🇮🇳 भाषणबाज़

🇩🇪 hochtrabend

🇮🇩 muluk-muluk

🇺🇦 грандіозний

🇵🇱 górnolotny

🇯🇵 大言壮語

🇫🇷 grandiloquent

🇪🇸 grandilocuente

🇹🇷 ağdalı

🇰🇷 과장된

🇸🇦 مُتَفَاخِر

🇨🇿 velkohubý

🇸🇰 veľkohubý

🇨🇳 夸张的

🇸🇮 velikopotezen

🇮🇸 stórorðaður

🇰🇿 асқақтаған

🇬🇪 გრანდიოზული

🇦🇿 təmtəraqlı

🇲🇽 grandilocuente

Etymology

The word 'grandiloquent' originated from the Latin word 'grandiloquus', which is a combination of 'grandis' meaning 'grand' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'grandiloquent' has come to be associated with speech or writing that is overly extravagant or pompous.

See also: grandiloquence, grandiloquently.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,496 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.