magniloquent.

Using grand, elaborate language intended to sound impressive.

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Words that belong together

• magniloquent speech
• magniloquent style

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His magniloquent speech left the simple question unanswered.

A magniloquent style suited the proclamation better than the apology.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychological / character. Forms: Comparative more magniloquent; superlative most magniloquent where gradation is meaningful. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.