grandiloquent
adjective
speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic.
grandiloquently
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a word derived from
grandiloquent.
Example Sentences
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Thapar began his opinion by grandiloquently declaring: “Traditionally, American universities have been beacons of intellectual diversity and academic freedom.”
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2021
In the fourth volume of his account of the first world war, published in 1929, Churchill had grandiloquently pronounced: “The conclusion of the Great War raised England to the highest position she has yet attained.”
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2016
The first, Milton Cross, had presided over the microphone grandiloquently for 45 years, starting with a performance of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” on Christmas Day in 1931.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2015
The author is listed, grandiloquently, as L. Sanford Nance.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2010
"For a kiss, and the pledge of your hand," said Tristran, grandiloquently, "I would bring you that fallen star."
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
