Grandiloquence

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɡrændɪləkwəns/

Definitions of grandiloquence

noun high-flown style of language, extravagant or grandiose expression

Example Sentences

A1 She didn't understand the grandiloquence of his speech.

A2 The politician's grandiloquence was met with skepticism by the audience.

B1 The author's grandiloquence in describing the scenery painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

B2 His grandiloquence in negotiations often led to successful deals.

C1 The professor's grandiloquence in lectures captivated the students' attention.

C2 The CEO's grandiloquence during the annual shareholders meeting impressed investors and stakeholders.

Examples of grandiloquence in a Sentence

formal The politician's speech was filled with grandiloquence, using extravagant language to impress the audience.

informal He always talks with grandiloquence, trying to sound more important than he really is.

slang Stop with all the grandiloquence, just speak plainly and get to the point.

figurative Her grandiloquence was like a colorful tapestry, weaving together words to create a captivating speech.

Grammatical Forms of grandiloquence

past tense

grandiloquenced

plural

grandiloquences

comparative

more grandiloquent

superlative

most grandiloquent

present tense

grandiloquencize

future tense

will grandiloquencize

perfect tense

has grandiloquenced

continuous tense

is grandiloquencing

singular

grandiloquence

positive degree

grandiloquent

infinitive

to grandiloquence

gerund

grandiloquencing

participle

grandiloquenced

Origin and Evolution of grandiloquence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'grandiloquence' originated from the Latin word 'grandiloquentia', which is derived from 'grandis' meaning grand and 'loqui' meaning to speak.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe lofty or pompous speech, 'grandiloquence' has evolved to also encompass the idea of using high-flown or extravagant language to impress or persuade others.