turgidity

noun

as in pomposity

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  1. pomposity
  2. verbosity
  3. rhetoric
  4. rhapsody
  5. wind
  6. oratory
Noun
  • His genius was giving everything just enough of a comic edge to nullify pomposity.
    — Time, Time, 10 June 2026
  • Wagner’s humor deflates pomposity, and gives you permission to trust your own palate first.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of pomposity
Noun
  • His verbosity has become a point of contention.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Clarity In the AI era, verbosity is free and clarity is expensive.
    — Ankur Shah, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of verbosity
Noun
  • For too long Western leaders have been deterred by Putin’s escalation rhetoric.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Concha argued that her positions and rhetoric reflect a broader shift in the Democratic Party toward socialism and extremism.
    — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
Definition of rhetoric
Noun
  • The rhapsodies about Willow, paired with the silence surrounding the difficult dogs, contribute to a sense of make-believe and avoidance that pervade Biden’s memoir.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
  • Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of rhapsody
Noun
  • But today, the winds are weaker, meaning the pollution carried by the air isn’t being dispersed.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Like Guam, Saipan and Tinian could experience Category 1 winds of more than 74 mph, the weather service said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • Dogra was on the speech and debate team, competing in original oratory and original advocacy and serving as speech captain during her junior and senior years.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Definition of oratory
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“Turgidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turgidity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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