Bombast

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːmbæst/

Definitions of bombast

noun inflated or extravagant language, especially on unimportant subjects

Example Sentences

A1 He used a lot of bombast in his speech, trying to impress the audience.

A2 The politician's bombast was seen as insincere by the public.

B1 The CEO's bombast about the company's success was met with skepticism by the employees.

B2 The author's bombast in describing the scenery painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

C1 The professor's bombast in his lectures often overshadowed the actual content of the material.

C2 The director's bombast in his filmmaking style alienated some critics, but resonated with others.

Examples of bombast in a Sentence

formal The politician's bombast during the speech failed to impress the audience.

informal Stop with all the bombast, just tell us what you really think.

slang His bombastic rant was way over the top.

figurative His bombast was like a balloon filled with hot air, ready to burst at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of bombast

• past tense: bombasted
• plural: bombasts
• comparative: more bombastic
• superlative: most bombastic
• present tense: bombasts
• future tense: will bombast
• perfect tense: have bombasted
• continuous tense: is bombasting
• singular: bombast
• positive degree: bombastic
• infinitive: to bombast
• gerund: bombasting
• participle: bombasted

Origin and Evolution of bombast

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bombast' originated from the Latin word 'bombax' meaning cotton or padding.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe cotton padding in clothing, the term 'bombast' evolved to refer to inflated or pretentious language or behavior.