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grandiloquence

[/ɡrænˈdɪləkwəns/]
nounfeminine
grandiloquência
1. A lofty, imposing, or bombastic style of speaking or writing; use of high-sounding words or elaborate expressions
The politician's speech was full of grandiloquence but lacked substance.
O discurso do político estava repleto de grandiloquência, mas careceu de substância.
2. The quality of being grandiose or pompous in expression
His grandiloquence made it difficult to understand his actual position on the issue.
Sua grandiloquência tornou difícil entender sua posição real sobre a questão.
NYC Slang
big mouth talk, fancy speak
Synonyms
bombastmagniloquencepompositypretentiousnessrhetorical flourish
Antonyms
simplicityplainnessunderstatementmodesty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grandiloquência
Standard term used in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
grandiloquência
Preferred in business and formal discourse
Portugal
grandiloquência
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

use grandiloquent language
speak with grandiloquence
employ grandiloquence to impress
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