Grandiloquent

Pronunciation: /ɡrændɪˈloʊkwənt/

Definitions of grandiloquent

adjective pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress

Example Sentences

A1 The grandiloquent speech was difficult for the children to understand.

A2 The grandiloquent language used in the presentation made it hard to follow.

B1 The grandiloquent style of writing in the novel may be off-putting to some readers.

B2 The politician's grandiloquent promises were met with skepticism by the public.

C1 Her grandiloquent manner of speaking often alienated those around her.

C2 The author's grandiloquent prose was praised for its eloquence and depth.

Examples of grandiloquent in a Sentence

formal The politician's grandiloquent speech was filled with lofty rhetoric and impressive vocabulary.

informal I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his grandiloquent way of speaking.

slang His grandiloquent talk was just a bunch of fancy words with no real substance.

figurative Her grandiloquent promises turned out to be empty words.

Grammatical Forms of grandiloquent

• past tense: grandiloqued
• plural: grandiloquents
• comparative: more grandiloquent
• superlative: most grandiloquent
• present tense: grandiloquents
• future tense: will grandiloquent
• perfect tense: have grandiloqued
• continuous tense: is grandiloquent
• singular: grandiloquent
• positive degree: grandiloquent
• infinitive: to grandiloquent
• gerund: grandiloquening
• participle: grandiloquenting

Origin and Evolution of grandiloquent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'grandiloquent' originated from the Latin word 'grandiloquus', which is a combination of 'grandis' meaning grand and 'loqui' meaning to speak.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who speaks in a lofty or pompous manner, the word 'grandiloquent' has evolved to also encompass language that is overly elaborate or bombastic.