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altiloquent

al·til·o·quent
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl-til-uh-kwuh nt, al-]
    • /ɔlˈtɪl ə kwənt, æl-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl-til-uh-kwuh nt, al-]
    • /ɔlˈtɪl ə kwənt, æl-/

Definitions of altiloquent word

  • adjective altiloquent (of language) high-flown or pretentious. 1
  • adjective altiloquent Pompous, or pretentious in speech. 0
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Parts of speech for Altiloquent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Altiloquent

altiloquent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for altiloquent

noun altiloquent

  • bombast — Bombast is trying to impress people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
Just one Synonym for altiloquent

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