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grandiloquent

Pronunciation: /granˈdiləkwənt
adjective
pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress: a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory

Origin
late 16th century: from Latin grandiloquus, literally 'grand-speaking', from grandis 'grand' + loqui 'speak'. The ending was altered in English by association with eloquent.

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Harry was a grandiloquist. He only had to walk into a room to induce everyone inside to begin long, circuitous, grandiloquent speechifying. As a result, his words seemed homey and genuine.

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