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单词 bombastic
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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
bäm-ˈba-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce bombastic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • flatulent
  • fustian
  • gaseous
  • gassy
  • grandiloquent
  • oratorical
  • orotund
  • rhetorical
  • rhetoric
  • windy
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Example Sentences

a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district
Recent Examples on the Web But generally, even the most bombastic Republicans — Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Jim Jordan of Ohio — were at least initially focused elsewhere. Jonathan Weisman, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Recent weeks have seen a flood of pretrial motions, each seemingly more bombastic than the last. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Juggling aspects of her self During an interview on a recent Tuesday, Cho sounded uncharacteristically serious, philosophical even — a stark departure from her usual loud, animated and often bombastic persona onstage. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 But the bombastic version of Jones was always lurking under the surface, or even on full display away from the courthouse. Jim Vertuno And Michael Tarm, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2022 The song is essentially a bombastic boast track about how Exuma came to Earth on a lightning bolt to do magic and solve his people’s ills. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2022 While Kinzinger was occasionally bombastic, Luria was a powerful advocate with her understated intensity. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 Reiner appears as Alan Brady; a bombastic variety show host. CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Olsen makes rock music that veers between spare and bombastic, anchored by her bright voice and intimate lyrics. Katherine Cusumano, Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

bombast + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

bombastic

adjective

as in rhetoric
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rhetoric
  • rhetorical
  • grandiloquent
  • inflated
  • pontifical
  • oratorical
  • flatulent
  • gaseous
  • grandiose
  • fustian
  • gassy
  • ornate
  • orotund
  • florid
  • pretentious
  • pompous
  • flowery
  • turgid
  • windy
  • bloated
  • stilted
  • wordy
  • verbose
  • high-flown
  • high-sounding
  • lofty
  • elevated
  • highfalutin
  • hifalutin
  • tumid
  • overdone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • eloquent
  • plainspoken
  • direct
  • plain
  • unadorned
  • unrhetorical
  • simple
  • straightforward
  • unpretentious
  • stark
  • bald
  • well-spoken
  • unaffected
  • matter-of-fact
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