Orotundity
/ˌɔːrəˈtʌndəti/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pompous Speech
Use 'orotundity' to describe unnecessarily grand speaking that can seem overbearing.
His speech was criticized for its unwarranted orotundity, overshadowing the message.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Orotundity' can carry a negative connotation of being excessively showy or elaborate.
Her orotundity in debates was both impressive and slightly obnoxious.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Situations
Best suited for formal or academic contexts where complex language is more acceptable.
The keynote speaker's orotundity was fitting for the university commencement.
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BombastExaggerateGrandiloquenceOstentationProlixityRhetoricVerbiage
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