What is another word for altiloquences?
Pronunciation: [ˈaltɪlˌɒkwənsɪz] (IPA) 
The word "altiloquences" is a rare term that means boasting or high-flown speech. Although not commonly used, there are a number of synonyms that can be used in its place to convey a similar meaning. For example, "braggadocio" and "grandiloquence" both describe excessive bragging or bluster. "Pretentiousness" and "ostentation" also refer to the act of making oneself seem higher or more important than one really is. "Pompousness" and "bombast" are related terms that suggest a style of speech that is overly formal or inflated. Regardless of the specific word used, all of these synonyms suggest an attitude of excessive pride or self-importance.
