magniloquent

[ mag-nil-uh-kwuhnt ]

adjective

1. speaking or expressed in a lofty or grandiose style; pompous; bombastic; boastful.

magniloquent

/ mæɡˈnɪləkwənt /

adjective

1. (of speech) lofty in style; grandiloquent

Derived Forms

• magˈniloquence, noun
• magˈniloquently, adverb

Other Words From

• mag·nilo·quence noun
• mag·nilo·quent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of magniloquent¹

1650–60; back formation from Latin magniloquentia elevated language, equivalent to magniloqu ( us ) speaking grandly ( magni- magni- + loqu ( ī ) to speak + -us adj. suffix) + -entia -ence

Word History and Origins

Origin of magniloquent¹

C17: from Latin magnus great + loquī to speak

Example Sentences

He would be a terrifying presence: a magniloquent, more than slightly mad, extremely charming monster.

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An ambitious stripling has only to brandish his sword and shout a few magniloquent words to induce them to rush to certain death.

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There is almost equal truth in the magniloquent eulogies of his admirers, as in the impassioned invectives of his enemies.

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It has come to be the mode to express the most simple thought in the most magniloquent phrase.

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"Josephine wants to make a great illumination of the grounds of the estate," said Julia, magniloquent.

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According to his own magniloquent phrase, he was 'exceptionally happy.'

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