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- US Pronunciation
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- [bom-bas-tik]
- /bɒmˈbæs tɪk/
- /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bom-bas-tik]
- /bɒmˈbæs tɪk/
Definitions of bombastic word
- adjective bombastic If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning. 3
- adjective bombastic using or characterized by high-sounding but unimportant or meaningless language; pompous; grandiloquent 3
- adjective bombastic (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious. 1
- adjective bombastic overblown, pretentious 1
- adjective bombastic (of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous. 0
- adjective bombastic High-sounding but with little meaning. 0
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Origin of bombastic
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; bombast + -ic
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Parts of speech for Bombastic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bombastic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bombastic
adj bombastic
- grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- rhapsodic — extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic.
- histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
- aureate — covered with gold; gilded
- balderdash — If you say that something that has been said or written is balderdash, you think it is completely untrue or very stupid.
Antonyms for bombastic
adj bombastic
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
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