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Napoleonponapa Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

What is the synonym of ( Eloquent,) but in the nagative meaning?

What is the adjective that describe a man who is very good at talking but no real action? kind of " eloquent but in the nagative meaning.

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Here is a noun phrase that depicts such a person: a flamboyant bombastic windbag I can't think of a single adjective that has all the connotations in your description. Maybe others will come up with one.

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  • Here is a noun phrase that depicts such a person: a flamboyant bombastic windbag I can't think of a single adjective that has all the connotations in your description.
  • Maybe others will come up with one.
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Here is a noun phrase that depicts such a person:
a flamboyant bombastic windbag

I can't think of a single adjective that has all the connotations in your description.

Maybe others will come up with one.
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Dang, A Emotion: stars, you being a Texan and all, I can't believe you missed the chance to say "All hat and no cattle" even if it's it not a si
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Grammar GeekFull of hot air is probably the best I can come up with. It does imply no action to go with the big words.
And that's a windbag, you silver-tongued rascal!
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napoleonponapaWhat is the adjective that describe a man who is very good at talking but no real action? kind of " eloquent but in the nagative meaning.Thanks a lot
My dictionary of synonyms gives "articulate" as the first alternative to "eloquent". The antonym of "articulate" is "inarticulate", which would imply that it is also an antonym of "eloquent". It doe
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In Chinese culture, We call such person an armchair strategist.
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