Definition

1. Noun:
   • A high-flown or grandiose style of speaking or writing: "Magniloquence" refers to the use of lofty, extravagant, or bombastic language, often intended to sound impressive but which may be perceived as excessive or pompous.
   • Excessive verbal ornamentation: It denotes an overuse of elaborate or ornate words and phrases.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The politician's speech was criticized for its empty magniloquence, lacking any concrete policy details.
  • The novel's prose was beautiful but bordered on magniloquence, sometimes obscuring the simple plot.

Advanced Usage

• "To lapse into magniloquence": to begin speaking or writing in an overly grand or pompous style.
  • When describing his achievements, he often lapses into magniloquence.

Variants and Related Words

• Magniloquent (adj): Using high-flown or bombastic language.
  • His magniloquent speech failed to convince the practical-minded audience.

Synonyms

• Grandiloquence: Pompous or extravagant language.
• Bombast: High-sounding language with little meaning.
• Rhetoric (when implying empty or exaggerated speech).
• Ornate language: Excessively decorated speech or writing.

Antonyms

• Plain speaking: Simple, direct language.
• Conciseness: Brevity and clarity of expression.
• Austerity of style: A plain, unadorned manner of speaking or writing.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing": This phrase from Shakespeare's encapsulates the idea behind magniloquence—speech that is grand and loud but ultimately empty of meaning.

Noun

1. high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
   • the grandiosity of his prose
   • an excessive ornateness of language