magniloquent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Boris Johnson has long spun political gold from his magniloquent tongue, using what some linguists and observers say bombastic language, esoteric vocabulary, occasional crudity and episodes of bumbling bluster.
From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2019
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with the Revolution succeeded by the reign of Napoleon, that meant history painting: magniloquent tableaus — battles, shipwrecks, coronations — in which myth and reality met.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2013
MacLeish's verse often gives the same impression as Hemingway's prose: quiet but threatening, simple but magniloquent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Jay-Z's final album is a typically magniloquent send-off, with production by the Neptunes and Eminem, among others.
From Time Magazine Archive
He has rather too magniloquent a style both of acting and singing, but is a very agreeable artist.
From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 by Various
Vocabulary lists containing magniloquent
100 SAT Words Beginning with "M"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
That's Great!: Magn
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 7
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
