Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grandiloquence
noun
/ˌɡræn.dɪˈlɒ.kwəns/
Definition
The use of extravagant language and expressions, often intended to impress or persuade.
Examples
- His speech was filled with such grandiloquence that many in the audience felt it lacked sincerity.
- The politician’s grandiloquence made him popular but ultimately untrustworthy.
Meaning
Grandiloquence refers to a style of speaking or writing that is showy and elaborate, typically in a way that can seem pompous or excessive.
Synonyms
- verbosity
- magniloquence
- grandiosity
- pompousness
