Bloviator

Pronunciation: /bloʊˈvaɪ.eɪ.tər/

Definitions of bloviator

noun a person who speaks at length in a pompous or boastful manner

Example Sentences

A1 The bloviator talked loudly and confidently, but didn't say much of substance.

A2 The politician was known as a bloviator for his long-winded speeches.

B1 The TV host was criticized for being a bloviator who never let his guests speak.

B2 The author's reputation as a bloviator overshadowed his literary achievements.

C1 The bloviator's rhetoric was so persuasive that many believed his false claims.

C2 Despite being labeled a bloviator by his critics, the professor's lectures were always insightful and engaging.

Examples of bloviator in a Sentence

formal The panel discussion was disrupted by the bloviator who dominated the conversation with his long-winded speeches.

informal I can't stand that bloviator at work who never stops talking about himself.

slang The bloviator at the party wouldn't shut up about his new car.

figurative Her writing style is often criticized as bloviating, with excessive words that don't add substance.

Grammatical Forms of bloviator

• past tense: bloviated
• plural: bloviators
• comparative: more bloviating
• superlative: most bloviating
• present tense: bloviates
• future tense: will bloviate
• perfect tense: has bloviated
• continuous tense: is bloviating
• singular: bloviator
• positive degree: bloviating
• infinitive: to bloviate
• gerund: bloviating
• participle: bloviated

Origin and Evolution of bloviator

First Known Use: 1891 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bloviator' originated in the United States during the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pompous or verbose speaker, the term 'bloviator' has evolved to also connote someone who is self-important and long-winded in their speech or writing.