Grandiloquent

/ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/
adjective

Using big, fancy words in a show off way.

Her grandiloquent speech was filled with words that were difficult to understand.
Visual representation of "grandiloquent" - Using big, fancy words in a show off way

Often appears as...

  • grandiloquent speech
  • grandiloquent language

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adjective

Using big, fancy words in a show off way.

Her grandiloquent speech was filled with words that were difficult to understand.
Visual representation of "grandiloquent" - Using big, fancy words in a show off way

Often appears as...

  • grandiloquent speech
  • grandiloquent language

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

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Show of Intelligence

Used to sound smart or to impress people, often unnecessarily.

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His grandiloquent monologue seemed more about displaying his vocabulary than making a clear point.
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Often Overdone

Using grandiloquent language can feel excessive and may confuse people.

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The grandiloquent terms in his book made it hard to read.
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Formal Occasions

It's more fitting for formal events, literary works, or speeches, not casual talk.

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For her inauguration, the mayor chose a grandiloquent tone to inspire the city.
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Show of Intelligence

Used to sound smart or to impress people, often unnecessarily.

Illustration for Show of Intelligence
His grandiloquent monologue seemed more about displaying his vocabulary than making a clear point.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Overdone

Using grandiloquent language can feel excessive and may confuse people.

Illustration for Often Overdone
The grandiloquent terms in his book made it hard to read.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Occasions

It's more fitting for formal events, literary works, or speeches, not casual talk.

Illustration for Formal Occasions
For her inauguration, the mayor chose a grandiloquent tone to inspire the city.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Show of Intelligence

Used to sound smart or to impress people, often unnecessarily.

Illustration for Show of Intelligence
His grandiloquent monologue seemed more about displaying his vocabulary than making a clear point.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Overdone

Using grandiloquent language can feel excessive and may confuse people.

Illustration for Often Overdone
The grandiloquent terms in his book made it hard to read.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Occasions

It's more fitting for formal events, literary works, or speeches, not casual talk.

Illustration for Formal Occasions
For her inauguration, the mayor chose a grandiloquent tone to inspire the city.
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Quote examples

Augustus Hare

English Writer

Many are ambitious of saying grand things, that is, of being grandiloquent.
Portrait of Augustus Hare

Quote examples

Augustus Hare

English Writer

Many are ambitious of saying grand things, that is, of being grandiloquent.
Portrait of Augustus Hare
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