More about grandiloquent

• Grandiloquent was formed from the noun grandiloquence, which came from the Latin word grandiloqu(us), “speaking loftily.”
• The first part, grandi(s), means “great; large.”
• The second part, loqui, means “to speak,” which you might recognize in loquacious, “talkative,” and in monologue, “prolonged talk by a single speaker.”
• Grandiloquent was first recorded in English around 1585-95.

EXAMPLES OF GRANDILOQUENT

• His grandiloquent speeches may impress some, but they simply bore me.
• The politician’s grandiloquent promises were unconvincing to the skeptical audience.

More about jolabokaflod

• Jolabokaflod was first recorded in English between 2015-20.
• Jolabokaflod comes from Icelandic Jólabókaflóðið, literally “(the) Christmas book flood,” with Icelandic Jól “Christmas,” a cognate of English Yule, “Christmas.”
• Jolabokaflod has been a tradition in Iceland since 1944, when the country gained its independence from Denmark during World War II and paper was not being rationed like other goods.

EXAMPLES OF JOLABOKAFLOD

• December 24 is always a special night in Iceland, marked by the enchanting tradition of jolabokaflod and the shared love for reading.
• As midnight approached, the quiet hum of pages turning filled the air, creating a peaceful atmosphere during jolabokaflod.

More about extol

• Extol was first recorded in 1350-1400.
• Extol comes from the Middle English word extollen, which comes from the Latin word extollere, “to lift up, raise.”
• Extol can also be spelled extoll.

SYNONYMS OF EXTOL

• exalt
• elevate
• eulogize

EXAMPLES OF EXTOL

• The teacher extols the virtues of hard work and dedication to his students.
• The motivational speaker passionately extolled the importance of perseverance and self-belief in achieving success.