The Perils of Grandiloquence: Understanding the Dangers of Using Big Words to Impress

Grandiloquent means using big words and complicated language to impress others, often in a way that sounds pretentious or overly formal.
Example: "The politician's grandiloquent speech was full of flowery language and high-sounding phrases, but it didn't really say much of substance."
Synonyms for grandiloquent include bombastic, pompous, and orotund.
Antonyms for grandiloquent include simple, direct, and straightforward.

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