Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bloviate

verb
/ˈbloʊviˌeɪt/
Definition
To speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner.
Examples
  • During the meeting, he began to bloviate about his accomplishments, losing the interest of the audience.
  • The politician tended to bloviate, filling his speeches with grandiose claims.
Meaning
To engage in an excessive or lengthy discourse, often characterized by inflated language and self-importance.
Synonyms
  • expatiate
  • garrulous
  • verbosely
  • ramble