grandiloquence
|gran/di/lo/quence|
C2
/ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/
pompous speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grandiloquence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'grandiloquentia,' where 'grandis' meant 'great' and 'loqui' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'grandiloquentia' transformed into the French word 'grandiloquence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grandiloquence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'great speaking,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pompous or extravagant manner of speaking.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pompous or extravagant manner of speaking intended to impress.
The politician's speech was full of grandiloquence, but lacked substance.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 00:21