BOMBASTIC


Meaning of BOMBASTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bɒmbæstɪk ]

If you describe someone as bombastic , you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.

He was vain and bombastic.

...the bombastic style adopted by his predecessor.

= pompous

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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