Definition
grandiloquences
noun
- plural of grandiloquence; speech or writing that is pompous, bombastic, or excessively elaborate and grandiose in style
Usage: typically uncountable in singular form, but the plural emphasizes multiple instances or types of such speech
Examples
- The politician's speech was full of grandiloquences that obscured his actual policy proposals.
- Her writing style favored grandiloquences over clear, straightforward communication.
- The critic dismissed the novel's grandiloquences as mere stylistic flourish without substance.
- He was known for his grandiloquences in everyday conversation, turning simple stories into elaborate tales.
- The baroque architecture of the palace reflected the grandiloquences of the era.
- Students learned to recognize and avoid grandiloquences in their academic writing.