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magniloquent

mag·nil·o·quent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mag-nil-uh-kwuh nt]
    • /mægˈnɪl ə kwənt/
    • /mæɡ.ˈnɪ.lə.kwənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mag-nil-uh-kwuh nt]
    • /mægˈnɪl ə kwənt/

Definitions of magniloquent word

  • adjective magniloquent speaking or expressed in a lofty or grandiose style; pompous; bombastic; boastful. 1
  • noun magniloquent Using high-flown or bombastic language. 1
  • adjective magniloquent (of speech) lofty in style; grandiloquent 0
  • adjective magniloquent lofty, pompous, or grandiose in speech or style of expression 0
  • adjective magniloquent boastful or bombastic 0
See all 5 definitions of magniloquent

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Origin of magniloquent

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; back formation from Latin magniloquentia elevated language, equivalent to magniloqu(us) speaking grandly (magni- magni- + loqu(ī) to speak + -us adj. suffix) + -entia -ence

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Parts of speech for Magniloquent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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magniloquent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for magniloquent

adj magniloquent

  • boastful — If someone is boastful, they talk too proudly about something that they have done or that they own.
  • bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
  • flowery — covered with or having many flowers.
  • grandiloquent — speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic.
  • pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.

adjective magniloquent

  • lofty — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
All 7 Synonyms of magniloquent

Antonyms for magniloquent

adj magniloquent

  • terse — neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
Just one Antonym for magniloquent

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