I came across this posting today, and was puzzled. The word “grandiloquent” is described by the OED as :”Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.”
Example: ‘a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory’
However the illustration used refers to the word “aglifft” – which has a totally different meaning. It appears that the word “grandiloquent” in the illustration is used to describe the practise of using words such a “aglifft”: hence my puzzlement.
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‘Grandiloquent’ is the name of the page that chooses ‘grandiloquent’ words to share. ‘Aglifft’ is the word shared today. We hope that helps.
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I came across this posting today, and was puzzled. The word “grandiloquent” is described by the OED as :”Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.”
Example: ‘a grandiloquent celebration of Spanish glory’
However the illustration used refers to the word “aglifft” – which has a totally different meaning. It appears that the word “grandiloquent” in the illustration is used to describe the practise of using words such a “aglifft”: hence my puzzlement.
‘Grandiloquent’ is the name of the page that chooses ‘grandiloquent’ words to share. ‘Aglifft’ is the word shared today. We hope that helps.
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