: marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast: pompous, overblown
a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district
Recent Examples on the WebTaken together though, the script’s rather shaky foundations and Crowe’s bombastic performance effectively derail the narrative in the second half.—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 While few believe Trump would withdraw from the alliance or intentionally undermine European security, his bombastic approach to diplomacy could allow belligerent nations to view NATO as being weak and vulnerable.—Luke McGee, CNN, 20 June 2024 Vivek Ramaswamy, the conspiracy theory-loving biotech bigwig who made an impression on the 2024 GOP presidential primary with bombastic debate performances, is dropping out of the race, his campaign said Monday night.—Tim Balk, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024 See The Connectors In an industry shaped over the decades by bombastic and hard-charging men, Drescher embraced her idiosyncratic and unabashedly female style.—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bombastic
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