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sanc·til·o·quent

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  1. sanctiloquentadjective

    Speaking of holy or sacred things.

  2. sanctiloquentadjective

    Prone to speaking in a sanctimonious manner; preachy.

  3. Etymology: From Latin sanctus ("holy) + loquens (present participle of loqui, "to speak").

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sanctiloquentadjective

    discoursing on heavenly or holy things, or in a holy manner

  2. Etymology: [L. sanctus holy + loquens, p. pr. of loqui to speak.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sanctiloquent in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sanctiloquent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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