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Turgidly

Description: Turgidly is an adverb that describes something that is inflated, swollen, or excessively verbose. It implies an overly pompous or ornate style of writing or speaking.

Sample sentences:

1. He spoke turgidly, using unnecessarily complex words to impress his audience.
2. The turgidly written essay failed to convey its intended message clearly.
3. Her novel was praised for its beautiful imagery, but criticized for its turgidly detailed descriptions.

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