Speaking or expressed in a pompous or extravagantly lofty manner; using high-sounding but often meaningless language. Characterized by inflated or pretentious speech.
From Latin 'grandiloquus,' from 'grandis' (great, grand) + 'loqui' (to speak). Literally means 'speaking grandly,' describing speech that aims for impressiveness through elaborate language rather than clear meaning.
Break it down: 'grandi-' (grand) + 'eloquent' (well-spoken) = speaking so grandly it becomes ridiculous. Think of someone using $50 words when $5 words would do, like saying 'utilize' instead of 'use' constantly.
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