grandiloquence

IPA/ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/
IPA/ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence — 名詞

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

1.名詞C2
釋義

誇大言辭

賣弄詞藻的說話風格

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.

Selim 對執行長在季度會議上的誇大言辭翻了個白眼。

collocation: grandiloquence during [event]

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

教授的誇大言辭讓大一新生一頭霧水，他們只想要清楚的講解。

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.