BOMBASTIC


Meaning of BOMBASTIC in English

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

He was vain and ~.

...the ~ style adopted by his predecessor.

= pompous

ADJ disapproval

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