bombastic

adjective

bom·​bas·​tic bäm-ˈba-stik How to pronounce bombastic (audio)
: 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 adverb

Examples of bombastic in a Sentence

a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district
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Erivo’s live, bombastic singing is detached from black gospel tradition — the religious, moral basis of black survival — so that Elphaba represents the demoralization of black/green people. Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024 The address of a Chicago-area home that appears to belong to Nick Fuentes was posted on X after the bombastic right-wing influencer celebrated Donald Trump’s election victory by mocking women concerned their reproductive rights will be restricted by conservative lawmakers and courts. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024 When relational Venus engages with bombastic Jupiter and tender Chiron, coming together may merely give us additional opportunities to hurt each other under the overall circumstances. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024 More to Read Trump rally at Madison Square Garden marked by bombastic, incendiary, racist commentary Oct. 27, 2024 Early voting is surging across the country. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bombastic 

Word History

Etymology

bombast + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bombastic was in 1660

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“Bombastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bombastic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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