bombastic

adjective

bom·bas·tic bäm-ˈba-stik

: marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous, overblown

bombastically

bäm-ˈba-sti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of bombastic in a Sentence

a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district

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Since then, though, it’s been one injury after another for one of the NFL’s most bold and bombastic players. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Bieniemy, 55, was bombastic in his return to UCLA after having previously served as the running backs coach under Karl Dorrell. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 But even without such a bombastic story, the performances by Foster and Reis would be enough to keep your eyes glued to the screen. —

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 Trump's changes for Michigan As the nation anticipates President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House next year, there are a handful of policy issues the bombastic businessman championed on the campaign trail that stand poised to impact Michiganders. —

Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bombastic