grandiloquence

IPA/ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/
IPA/ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence — noun

1. Language that deliberately uses long and unusual words, intended to make the spe

1.名詞C2
釋義

Language that deliberately uses long and unusual words, intended to make the speaker or writer seem more intelligent or important than they truly are.

例句

Selim rolled his eyes at the CEO's grandiloquence during the quarterly meeting.

collocation: grandiloquence during [event]

The professor's grandiloquence confused the first-year students, who just wanted clear explanations.

contrasted with clear explanations

同義詞
  • bombast

    stronger, suggesting empty noise rather than clever vocabulary

  • pomposity

    focuses on an overly serious, self-important tone rather than long words

  • verbosity

    emphasises using too many words, not necessarily rare or difficult ones

反義詞
  • plainness

    direct, simple language without ornament

  • simplicity

    clarity achieved through ordinary, everyday words

用法筆記

Almost always used disapprovingly, describing language that is more about appearing impressive than communicating clearly. Common in reviews of political speeches, academic writing, and literary criticism.