grandiloquence
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “grandiloquence” mean?
noun.pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing rhetoric, politics, or literature, highlighting the use of language meant to impress or persuade. It emphasizes a sense of showiness or ostentation, distinguishing it from simpler terms like "eloquence," which conveys effective and persuasive speech without the implication of excess or pretension.
Common Confusions
Grandiloquence implies an excessive and pompous use of language to impress, while eloquence usually suggests a smooth and persuasive way of speaking without the implication of showiness or pretentiousness.
Do not choose grandiloquence if the context emphasizes simplicity or straightforwardness rather than pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner intended to impress.
Example Sentences
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His grandiloquence impressed no one who understood the subject.