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bombastic adj

Bombastic means using impressive-sounding but empty language. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of bombastic

  • using impressive-sounding but empty language

Usage examples of bombastic

The CEO’s bombastic speech promised “historic greatness” but gave no actual plan.

His essay sounded bombastic because it used grand words to hide weak arguments.

The ad was bombastic, claiming the ordinary toothbrush would “change civilization forever.”

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