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magniloquence
noun as in pomposity
Strong matches
Weak match
Example Sentences
But these nuggets feel so precision-engineered to showcase Smith’s hard-earned self-awareness that they appear trite, even insincere, when juxtaposed with his riotous magniloquence.
His psychology is so acute, his language so supple and sharp, that his work calls forth low-key intelligence instead of high-toned magniloquence.
Hammy magniloquence risks alienating viewers, not just for an evening but for life, as does obscurity.
At 61, he could speak with the avuncular magniloquence of a professor emeritus; instead, he layers on supporting data like a star pupil seeking an A-plus.
Hillary may not have MacKaye’s magniloquence, but he shares his idealism.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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