Weird Word Wednesday!

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I'm afraid that I can be bloviatory occasionally, though I and what friends I have would probably call me euphuistic or fustian and, perhaps, even orotund, though I would never apply the latter adjective to my vocal propensities, which, unfortunately tend toward the sound of a badly-played clarinet rather than the sounds which a competent basset horn player could produce! If you wish to be any of the above, by the way - and it can indeed be quite entertaining, if only from one's own point of view - I suggest that you read Mr. Dickens' novels (for he is a past master at turning it on for some of his characters) and never use one syllable when three will suffice. Naturally, if you want to study orotundity, you could have no better model than Dame Edith Evans as Lady Bracknell in "The Importance Of Being Earnest". I have to say that Dame Judi Dench does it quite well though her voice is rather less orotund than Dame Edith can be.. Here's a clip of one of the best scenes, though it doesn't, regrettably, include the 'Handbag' speech (which very few actors have managed to emulate over three whole octaves in the manner that Wilde clearly intended and which Dame Edith accomplished to the devastation and despair of every actor who has attempted the part!):

It sounds fun to have the Weird Word Wednesday! I am not really a vocabulary fans, but I am always happy to learn any new words as English is not my native language, so learning more will help me to understand better when reading the English articles or blog posts. I have not heard of the word bloviate. After reading the definition, I wonder if I am the one who does that sometimes. I am quite talkative, but I try to remind myself to keep my words short and straight to the point.

I don't, but I am a fan of words. I worked with a bozo who accused me of bloviating about something, so I really showed him how to do so.

I have never heard of bloviate and that is cool how you want to expand your vocabulary.

It is soo much fun to get to learn and know about new and weird words. It also helps us to enhance our knowledge. It would be a great idea if you start your Weird Word Wednesday on mylot! ??

wow that is me somtimes i talk uncontrollably other times im too quit lol im interested to ssee more words love wierd or different things!