Definition of BOMBASTIC (original) (raw)

: 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

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Examples of bombastic in a Sentence

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

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Ball is the middle child of LaVar Ball, the former professional football player who made waves in the 2010s through the bombastic promotion of his sons’ basketball careers. —Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2025 Charlie Kirk: The bombastic podcaster and Turning Point USA founder played a role in Trump’s get-out-the-vote efforts, and he’s reportedly helped screen Trump administration job candidates for loyalty. —Joe Walsh, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Gaetz brings a familiar face to OAN viewers who seem to favor his bombastic brand of MAGA advocacy. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025 The bombastic real estate mogul—who had crashed onto the political scene—had won the election. —Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bombastic