Bombastic
Pompous, inflated, and showy in language or style, often with little real substance.
adjectiveBombastic
Pompous, inflated, and showy in language or style, often with little real substance.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a politician at a rally delivering a speech filled with grandiose adjectives and vivid metaphors, but when pressed for specifics, they can’t provide concrete details.
Sounds Like
bom-BAS-tik
Looks Like
resembles 'bombast' with the -ic suffix (visual cue that it relates to padding or inflated language)
Remember This
Bom-bast originally referred to padding or stuffing used in clothing; bombastic language uses that padding to sound impressive.
Other Forms
Connect With
pompous, grandiose, inflated, grandiloquent, pretentious
Note
Negative connotation. Use to critique language that is overly showy and insubstantial. Do not misuse for genuine enthusiasm or powerful emotion.