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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The president’s economic policies and bombastic comments have placed a strain on the relationship, and since Donald Trump took office earlier this year, tensions have swelled between the U.S. and one of its largest trading partners. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025 Try to go from intimate fragile solos to bombastic group moments. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 7 May 2025 Kingdom of Heaven was rare in its refusal to go that way, and the role of the chivalric and bombastic Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani exemplified that approach. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 May 2025 Boone is known for his athleticism, bombastic performing style and arena-ready songs. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025 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 19 May. 2025.

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