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Magniloquent: meaning, definitions and examples

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magniloquent

 

[ mรฆษกหˆnษชlษ™kwษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style of speech

Magniloquent refers to a style of speaking or writing that is characterized by lofty, extravagant, or pompous language. This term is often used to describe someone who expresses themselves in an overly grand or boastful manner, aiming to impress others with their eloquence and oratorical skills.

Synonyms

bombastic, grandiloquent, lofty, overtly rhetorical

Examples of usage

  • The politician's magniloquent speech captured the attention of the crowd.
  • She had a magniloquent way of describing ordinary things.
  • His magniloquent promises during the campaign were questioned by voters.

Translations

Translations of the word "magniloquent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magniloquente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะปะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่จ€ๅฃฎ่ชžใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคธๅผ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magniloquent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ magniloquent

Etymology

The word 'magniloquent' is derived from the Latin roots 'magnus,' meaning 'great,' and 'loqui,' meaning 'to speak.' It entered the English language in the early 17th century and has retained its formal and somewhat ornate connotation since then. Initially used to describe elevated language, it has evolved to often carry a critical tone, implying that the speaker is more concerned with style than substance. Throughout literature, magniloquence has been used to characterize exaggerated or pretentious speech, often associated with rhetoric in political and academic contexts. Today, it serves as a descriptor for those who prioritize formality and grandeur over clarity and sincerity in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,669, 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.