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Sanctiloquent

Sanc-til′o-quent

,
Adj.
[L.
sanctus
holy +
loquens
, p. pr. of
loqui
to speak.]
Discoursing on heavenly or holy things, or in a holy manner.

Definition 2024

sanctiloquent

sanctiloquent

English

Adjective

sanctiloquent ‎(comparative more sanctiloquent, superlative most sanctiloquent)

  1. Speaking of holy or sacred things.
  2. Prone to speaking in a sanctimonious manner; preachy.

Etymology

From Latin sanctus ("holy) + loquens (present participle of loqui, "to speak").

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