Bombastic

Pronunciation: /bɑmˈbæstɪk/

Definitions of bombastic

adjective high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

Example Sentences

A1 The bombastic parade was full of colorful floats and music.

A2 The politician's bombastic speech impressed the audience with its grandiose promises.

B1 The author's bombastic writing style made the novel difficult to follow.

B2 The CEO's bombastic attitude towards employees caused tension in the workplace.

C1 The professor's bombastic lectures were filled with unnecessary jargon and complex language.

C2 The opera singer's bombastic performance captivated the audience with its powerful vocals and dramatic flair.

Examples of bombastic in a Sentence

formal The bombastic speech delivered by the politician was filled with grandiose language and exaggerated claims.

informal He always talks in such a bombastic way, making everything sound more impressive than it really is.

slang She's so bombastic, always bragging about how great she is.

figurative His bombastic personality tends to overshadow his true intentions and feelings.

Grammatical Forms of bombastic

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

Origin and Evolution of bombastic

First Known Use: 1580 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bombastic' originated from the Latin word 'bombasticus' which means 'pompous'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe high-sounding language or speech that is pompous or pretentious, the word 'bombastic' has evolved to also refer to exaggerated or overblown style in writing or speech.