bombast

noun
UK: /ˈbɒmbæst/
US: /ˈbɑːmbæst/

  1. Speech or writing intended to impress, but often regarded as empty or insincere.

    1. His speech was full of bombast and nothing else. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's speech was just bombast, lacking any real substance or plan so the audience got bored quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Pompous or pretentious language; inflated or extravagant talk or writing.

    1. The professor used bombast to sound smart. [ ] [ ]
    2. The critic dismissed the novel as pretentious bombast that was ultimately meaningless and boring. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grandiloquence declamation pomposity fustian rhetoric affectation
bombast verb

  1. To speak or write in an inflated or pompous manner.

    1. He likes to bombast about his wealth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker began to bombast about their achievements, annoying the audience with their arrogance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bombast" in English means: Speech or writing intended to impress, but often regarded as empty or insincere., Pompous or pretentious language; inflated or extravagant talk or writing..

The phonetic transcription of "bombast" is /ˈbɒmbæst/ in British English and /ˈbɑːmbæst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bombast": grandiloquence, declamation, pomposity, fustian, rhetoric, affectation.

Example usage of "bombast": "His speech was full of bombast and nothing else.". More examples on the page.