Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bombast
Noun
/ˈbämˌbast/
Definition
Exaggerated or ostentatious language that is meant to impress others.
Examples
- His speech was full of bombast, lacking any true meaning.
- She was criticized for her bombast during the debate, as it overshadowed her main points.
- The novel was filled with bombast, making it difficult for readers to connect with the characters.
Meaning
Bombast refers to speech or writing that is pompous and boastful, often filled with grandiose terms and phrases that lack real substance.
Synonyms
- grandiosity
- verbosity
- hyperbole
- pretentiousness
- rhetoric
