grandiloquence
noun [ U ] formal mainly disapproving uk/ɡrænˈdɪl.ə.kwəns/ us/ɡrænˈdɪl.ə.kwəns/
（尤指为了使某人或者某物显得重要而）卖弄词藻的，言辞浮夸的，过分华丽的
a style or manner of speaking that uses complicated language in order to attract admiration and attention, especially in order to make someone or something seem important
His grandiloquence was a powerful weapon that he used to overcome rivals and enemies. 他卖弄词藻的能力是用来战胜对手和敌人的有力武器。
He has not lost the grandiloquence that adds drama to just about everything that comes out of his mouth. 他卖弄辞藻的能力并没有消失，几乎为他所说的每一句话都增添了点戏剧性。
See: grandiloquent
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- Like Wordsworth, he veered between astonishing lyrical beauty and pompous grandiloquence.
- She spoke simply and directly, for these were not people who would react favourably to grandiloquence.
- He should be able to make speeches with his customary grandiloquence.