magniloquence
|mag-ni-lo-quence|
C2
/mæɡˈnɪləkwəns/
pompous language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'magniloquence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'magniloquentia,' where 'magnus' meant 'great' and 'loqui' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'magniloquentia' transformed into the English word 'magniloquence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'great speaking,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pompous or grandiose language.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the use of high-flown, pompous, or grandiose language.
His speech was filled with magniloquence, impressing some but alienating others.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 01:21