turgidity

noun

as in pomposity

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  1. pomposity
  2. verbosity
  3. rhetoric
  4. rhapsody
  5. wind
  6. oratory
Noun
  • His genius was giving everything just enough of a comic edge to nullify pomposity.
    — Time, Time, 10 June 2026
  • Wagner’s humor deflates pomposity, and gives you permission to trust your own palate first.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of pomposity
Noun
  • His verbosity has become a point of contention.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Clarity In the AI era, verbosity is free and clarity is expensive.
    — Ankur Shah, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of verbosity
Noun
  • The rhetoric comes across as a little harsh, and some people are disappointed by that.
    — Jack Herrera, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
  • The back-and-forth doesn’t lend itself to the rhetoric of de-escalation that Wall Street had been hoping for.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of rhetoric
Noun
  • The rhapsodies about Willow, paired with the silence surrounding the difficult dogs, contribute to a sense of make-believe and avoidance that pervade Biden’s memoir.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
  • Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of rhapsody
Noun
  • Deadly lightning strikes can occur well ahead of an approaching storm, prior to the arrival of rain and wind.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2026
  • Northeastern Minnesota is expected to see conditions ease as southwesterly winds pick up through the day, improving air quality for most of the region by afternoon.
    — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • By copying texts, the monk incorporated the words, absorbing them in a process akin to that described by the Greek rhetorician Quintilian, who emphasized internalizing classical texts as a foundation for oratory and writing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Definition of oratory
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