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grandiloquence

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  1. 1. n. The use of lofty words or phrases; bombast; -- usually in a bad sense. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation Source: wordnet
  3. 3. The use of lofty words or phrases; bombast; -- usually in a bad sense. The sin of grandiloquence or tall talking. Thackeray, Source: webster
  4. 4. The use of lofty words or phrases; bombast; -- usually in a badsense.The sin of grandiloquence or tall talking. Thackeray, Source: adambom
  5. 5. n high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation Source: ecdict

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