Word of the DayNovember 15, 2023

turgid

Definition

annoyingly pompous and pretentious style or language

Example Usage

the book contained too much turgid prose to be a truly enjoyable read

Synonyms

  • grandiose
  • magniloquent
  • flowery
  • inflated
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