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单词 altiloquence
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Definition of altiloquence in English:

altiloquence

noun alˈtɪləkw(ə)ns
rare
  • The quality of being loud, elevated, pompous, or high-flown in manner or expression.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From post-classical Latin altiloquentia from classical Latin alti- + -loquentia.

Definition of altiloquence in US English:

altiloquence

nounalˈtɪləkw(ə)ns
rare
  • The quality of being loud, elevated, pompous, or high-flown in manner or expression.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From post-classical Latin altiloquentia from classical Latin alti- + -loquentia.

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