bombastic

adjective

bom·​bas·​tic bäm-ˈba-stik How to pronounce bombastic (audio)
Synonyms of bombastic
: 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
The spots that ran before the title game were even more bombastic: "The greatest rivalry ever …"Franz Lidz
bombastically adverb

Examples of bombastic in a Sentence

a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district
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Woodman is known for being bombastic, but GoPro's track record in making indestructible camera gear is unmatched. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 Steinman’s music has always been described as big, bombastic, and operatic. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 But the English-speaking pontiff has risen as an influential American critic living in the Vatican, using his platform on the world stage as a moral contrast to the president's more bombastic rhetoric and aggressive use of executive power. Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026 There was a lot of really bombastic language that happened throughout this war. Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bombastic

Word History

Etymology

bombast + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bombastic was in 1648

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“Bombastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bombastic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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