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