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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This more intimate delivery contrasted with his typically bombastic style, lending weight to his critiques. —

Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 Unfortunately, many of the initial reactions were either bombastic or simplistic. —

U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Those protections have historically proven adept at limiting presidential overreach – whether subtle or bombastic. —

Victor Menaldo, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025 The news conference was a back-to-the-future moment for Mr. Trump, who often used similar appearances as president to seize control of the public narrative with attacks on his adversaries and bombastic and often false assertions about his accomplishments. —

Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bombastic