- To mincemeans to say something more delicately or indirectly for
the sake of politeness or decorum. It can also mean to chop into
very small pieces or to walk or speak affectedly. - Eloquentmeans expressing strong emotions or arguments in a
powerful, fluent, and persuasive manner. - Sardonicmeans sarcastic, mocking scornfully.
- A reparteeis a quick, witty reply or the ability to make such replies.
- A platitudeis a trite or banal statement, especially one uttered as if
it were new. - Bombasticmeans speaking pompously, with inflated self-
importance.
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