bombast
1 of 1noun/ˈbɑmbæst/
Forms:bombasts
1
pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance
- The politician's speech was full of bombast but short on actual policy.
- His bombast masked a lack of understanding of the issue.
- The marketing campaign relied on bombast rather than facts.
- She dismissed the CEO's announcement as empty bombast.
- The play's dialogue was rich in bombast, echoing Shakespearean flair.