Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bloviation
noun
/bloʊviˈeɪʃən/
Definition
A lengthy and often pretentious speech or writing that is intended to impress but tends to be verbose and shallow.
Examples
- His bloviation during the meeting put many people to sleep.
- The politician’s bloviation filled the debate but lacked real substance.
Meaning
The act of speaking or writing at great length with little substance, usually in a self-important manner.
Synonyms
- rambling
- verbosity
- long-windedness
- declamation
