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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.