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grandiloquent

/ˌɡrændɪˈloʊkwənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does grandiloquent mean?

adjective

Given to or characterized by grandiose or pompous language; using or characterized by elaborate or pretentious language.

Example

"The politician's grandiloquent speech was met with skepticism by the audience."

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