1
as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
poets in the 19th century tended to write poetry filled with grandiloquent phrases
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as in rhetorical
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases
at Independence Day celebrations grandiloquent speeches by local politicians are as traditional as fireworks
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Adjective
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Trump’s rhetorical bombing raids against Fed Chair Jerome Powell could backfire spectacularly on Asia.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025 -
There are two different models for dealing with this reality, approaches that can broadly be described as strategic and rhetorical.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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Princess Eugenie’s dress included ornate cutouts, particularly on the skirt, which featured feminine motifs like flowers and bows intricately designed with symmetry on the linen fabric.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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Coffered wood ceilings, intricate crown moldings, detailed light fixtures, and ornate ceiling details can be seen in nearly every room of the house.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Grandiloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandiloquent. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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