bombastic — using high-sounding but meaningless language; pompous and inflated in style
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using high-sounding but meaningless language; pompous and inflated in style
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɑmˈbæstɪk/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's bombastic presentation about 'revolutionizing the universe' was just about a new coffee machine.
- His bombastic writing style made a simple recipe sound like a scientific breakthrough.
- The critic dismissed the novel as bombastic and lacking substance.
bombastic
ADJECTIVE[/bɑmˈbæstɪk/]
using high-sounding but meaningless language; pompous and inflated in style
The politician's bombastic speech filled the square with grand promises and empty thunder.
BOMB(bomb) + ASTIC(state) — describing the rescue like a massive BOMB(bomb) explosion, the boy told a highly bombastic story.
Wearing a cheap plastic crown, the crazy man made a bombastic speech about ruling the world.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Greek word 'bombyx' meaning silk or cotton, which was used metaphorically to describe inflated or padded speech. The suffix '-astic' comes from Greek '-astikos' meaning 'of or relating to,' combined to describe speech that is padded and inflated like fabric.
Breakdown
bomb- (from Greek bombyx, meaning swollen/padded) + -astic (suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = bombastic (inflated or pompous in style)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's bombastic presentation about 'revolutionizing the universe' was just about a new coffee machine.”
“His bombastic writing style made a simple recipe sound like a scientific breakthrough.”
“The critic dismissed the novel as bombastic and lacking substance.”
“Politicians often resort to bombastic language to hide their lack of concrete plans.”
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