Words to describe diction

Ambiguous

Vague or unclear in meaning.

Bombastic

Overly inflated or arrogant in speech or writing.

Convoluted

Complex and difficult to follow.

Didactic

Intended to instruct or teach.

Elevated

Utilizing complex words and a superior tone.

Emotional

Expressive of emotions.

Esoteric

Understood by a select few.

Formal

Academic and conventional in style.

Figurative

Words used to illustrate or represent ideas.

Idiomatic

Peculiar to a particular language or group.

Informal

Conversational and casual.

Loaded

Having a heavy emotional charge.

Moralistic

Puritanical and righteous in perspective.

Pedantic

Scholarly and overly concerned with minor details.

Poetic

Melodious and romantic in nature.

Pretentious

Pompous and arrogant.

Sharp

Harsh or severe.

Simple

Clear and easy to understand.

Verbose

Talkative and excessively wordy.

Vivid

Full of life and animation.