bombastic

adjective

bom·bas·tic bäm-ˈba-stik

: 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

bombastically

bäm-ˈba-sti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of bombastic in a Sentence

a bombastic speech intended to impress the voters in her congressional district

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The song evokes the bombastic highs and orchestral sweeps that are part of the DNA of Overwatch’s in-game music, with which fans and players are deeply familiar. —

Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024 The state has been a bastion of anti-Trump sentiment ever since the bombastic billionaire real estate tycoon first ventured into politics nearly a decade ago. —

Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 The reversal comes after a bombastic launch for the drinks. —

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 But the album’s mix of empowering dance-pop and bombastic arena rock was unquestionably Gaga’s brainchild — no one else made the decision to place her head at the front of a motorcycle on the album cover. —

Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bombastic