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GRANDILOQUENT

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Grandiloquent.

How to pronounce grandiloquent:

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Grandiloquent - as an adjective satellite

Lofty in style

Example: "He engages in so much tall talk, one never really realizes what he is saying"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
magniloquent24tall4

Puffed up with vanity

Example: "A grandiloquent and boastful manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overblown17pompous13pontifical17portentous12

Grandiloquent - as an adjective

(of a person, their language or writing) given to using language in a showy way by using an excessive amount of difficult words to impress others; bombastic; turgid

Example Sentences

"His grandiloquent speech was filled with pompous and exaggerated statements."
"The politician's grandiloquent promises failed to impress the voters."
"Despite his lack of knowledge, he used grandiloquent language to pretend otherwise."
"The teacher's grandiloquent style of delivery made the lecture boring and inaccessible."
"The author's grandiloquent descriptions painted vivid images in the reader's mind."
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Word Game Points

Is GRANDILOQUENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grandiloquent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRANDILOQUENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is GRANDILOQUENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grandiloquent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRANDILOQUENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is GRANDILOQUENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grandiloquent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRANDILOQUENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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