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bombastic

1 of 1adjective
/bɑmˈbæstɪk/
Forms:more bombastic,most bombastic
1

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

  • His bombastic speech was full of grand promises but little detail.
  • The article's bombastic tone distracted from its weak argument.
  • She dismissed his bombastic claims as empty boasting.
  • The politician's bombastic rhetoric stirred emotions but offered no solutions.
  • The review was bombastic, overflowing with exaggerated praise.