Grandiloquently: meaning, definitions and examples
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grandiloquently
[ ˌɡrandɪˈləkwəntli ]
speaking or expressed in a pompous or extravagant way
Speaking with grandiloquent language can often come across as pretentious and insincere. It is characterized by a high-sounding style with elaborate or bombastic language. Grandiloquently can be perceived as trying too hard to impress others.
Synonyms
bombastically, extravagantly, pompously, pretentiously.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| grandiloquently |
When someone speaks or writes in a way that is fancy and elaborate, often to impress others or to appear more important.
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| pompously |
Describes behavior that is self-important and grand, often irritating others due to the exaggerated sense of dignity or merit.
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| bombastically |
Used to describe speech or writing that is high-sounding but with little meaning; intended to impress people, often coming off as pompous and overblown.
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| extravagantly |
When actions, spending, or behavior are done in an excessive and lavish manner, often implying a lack of restraint or prudence.
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| pretentiously |
Used when someone pretends to be more important, cultured, or knowledgeable than they really are, often in a way that is annoying to others.
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Examples of usage
- She grandiloquently announced her plans for world domination.
- The politician grandiloquently promised to solve all the country's problems overnight.
Translations
Translations of the word "grandiloquently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grandiloquentemente
🇮🇳 शानदार तरीके से
🇩🇪 hochtrabend
🇮🇩 dengan agung
🇺🇦 велично
🇵🇱 górnolotnie
🇯🇵 大げさに
🇫🇷 grandiloquemment
🇪🇸 grandilocuentemente
🇹🇷 ağdalı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 과장되게
🇸🇦 ببلاغة عالية
🇨🇿 nadneseně
🇸🇰 vznešene
🇨🇳 夸张地
🇸🇮 véliko
🇮🇸 hátt
🇰🇿 асқақ сөйлеп
🇬🇪 დიდგულად
🇦🇿 böyük sözlərlə
🇲🇽 grandilocuentemente
Etymology
The word 'grandiloquently' comes from the Latin word 'grandiloquus', which is a combination of 'grandis' meaning 'grand' and 'loqui' meaning 'speak'. It dates back to the 17th century and has been used to describe language that is lofty, extravagant, or pretentious. The use of grandiloquent speech was often associated with formal oratory and public speaking, where speakers aimed to impress their audience with eloquence and grandeur.
See also: grandiloquence, grandiloquent.