Another word for orotundity

Pretentious, pompous speech or writing

• turgidity

  1. the state or quality of being turgid

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  1. the state or quality of being turgid

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• rant

  1. To speak or write in an angry or emotionally charged manner; rave.
  2. To express at length a complaint or negative opinion:
  3. To utter or express by ranting:

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  1. To speak or write in an angry or emotionally charged manner; rave.
  2. To express at length a complaint or negative opinion:
  3. To utter or express by ranting:

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• magniloquence

  1. The quality of being magniloquent; pompous discourse; grandiloquence.
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  1. The quality of being magniloquent; pompous discourse; grandiloquence.
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• grandiloquence

  1. Pompous or bombastic speech or expression.

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  1. Pompous or bombastic speech or expression.

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• fustian

  1. A coarse sturdy cloth made of cotton and linen or flax.
  2. Any of several thick twilled cotton fabrics, such as corduroy, having a short nap.
  3. Pretentious speech or writing; pompous language.

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  1. A coarse sturdy cloth made of cotton and linen or flax.
  2. Any of several thick twilled cotton fabrics, such as corduroy, having a short nap.
  3. Pretentious speech or writing; pompous language.

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• claptrap

  1. Pretentious, insincere, or empty language:

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  1. Pretentious, insincere, or empty language:

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• bombast

  1. Grandiloquent, pompous speech or writing.
  2. Grandiose or overpowering expression, as in music or painting.

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  1. Grandiloquent, pompous speech or writing.
  2. Grandiose or overpowering expression, as in music or painting.

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