magniloquent

[ mag-nil-uh-kwuhnt ]

adjective

1. speaking or expressed in a lofty or grandiose style; pompous; bombastic; boastful.

magniloquent

/ mæɡˈnɪləkwənt /

adjective

1. (of speech) lofty in style; grandiloquent

Derived Forms

• magˈniloquence, noun
• magˈniloquently, adverb

Other Words From

• mag·nilo·quence noun
• mag·nilo·quent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of magniloquent¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of magniloquent¹

C17: from Latin magnus great + loquī to speak