magniloquent — using high-flown or bombastic language; pompous in expression
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using high-flown or bombastic language; pompous in expression
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/
Example Sentences
- His magniloquent Instagram captions made everyone cringe.
- The CEO's magniloquent presentation couldn't hide the company's poor performance.
- She found his magniloquent love letters more annoying than romantic.
magniloquent
ADJECTIVE[/mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/]
using high-flown or bombastic language; pompous in expression
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'magnus' meaning 'great' combined with 'loquens' (speaking), derived from 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'. The word was formed to describe grandiose or pompous speech.
Breakdown
magni- (great, from Latin magnus) + -loquent (speaking, from Latin loqui) = magniloquent (speaking in a grand/pompous manner)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His magniloquent Instagram captions made everyone cringe.”
“The CEO's magniloquent presentation couldn't hide the company's poor performance.”
“She found his magniloquent love letters more annoying than romantic.”
“The restaurant's magniloquent menu descriptions couldn't make up for the bland food.”
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