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Grandiloquent

usgb/ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/Volume
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Show of Intelligence

Used to sound smart or to impress people, often unnecessarily.

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His grandiloquent monologue seemed more about displaying his vocabulary than making a clear point.
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Often Overdone

Using grandiloquent language can feel excessive and may confuse people.

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The grandiloquent terms in his book made it hard to read.
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Formal Occasions

It's more fitting for formal events, literary works, or speeches, not casual talk.

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For her inauguration, the mayor chose a grandiloquent tone to inspire the city.
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