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bombastically

bom·bas·tic
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bom-bas-tik]
    • /bɒmˈbæs tɪk/
    • /bɒm.ˈbæ.stɪk.l̩i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bom-bas-tik]
    • /bɒmˈbæs tɪk/

Definitions of bombastically word

  • adjective bombastically (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious. 1
  • adverb bombastically In a bombastic manner. 0
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Origin of bombastically

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 Bombastically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Bombastically

bombastically 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bombastically

adv bombastically

  • non-egotistical — pertaining to or characterized by egotism.
  • ostentatiously — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
  • proudly — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
  • arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
  • boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
All 15 Synonyms of bombastically

Antonyms for bombastically

adv bombastically

  • humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
  • modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
  • quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
All 3 Antonyms of bombastically

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