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单词 altiloquent
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Definition of altiloquent in English:

altiloquent

adjective alˈtɪləkw(ə)nt
rare
  • Of speech, writing, etc.: characterized by altiloquence; loud, elevated, pompous, or high-flown. Occasionally also of a person: using such language.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From alti- + -loquent, after altiloquence.

 
 

Definition of altiloquent in US English:

altiloquent

adjectivealˈtɪləkw(ə)nt
rare
  • Of speech, writing, etc.: characterized by altiloquence; loud, elevated, pompous, or high-flown. Occasionally also of a person: using such language.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From alti- + -loquent, after altiloquence.

 
 
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