Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grandiloquent

Adjective

/ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

Definition

Using lofty, pompous language, often in a way that is intended to impress others.

Examples

His grandiloquent speech left many listeners confused rather than inspired.
The author’s grandiloquent prose was filled with elaborate metaphors and complex vocabulary.
She had a grandiloquent way of expressing simple ideas, which sometimes annoyed her friends.

Meaning

Grandiloquent refers to a style of speaking or writing that is extravagant or pretentious, often characterized by the use of impressive but overly complicated words.