Definition & Meaning of "bombastic"in English

bombastic

using inflated or pretentious language that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most bombastic

Comparative

more bombastic

gradable

domain

language, style, communication

Examples

His bombastic speech was full of grand promises but little detail.

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